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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.98, 3,477.54 and 1,400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.98, 3,477.54 and 1,400.89 is: 1,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.98 : 3,477.54 = 1,400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.98/3,477.54 = 1,400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.98x = 3,477.54 × 1,400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.98x = 4,871,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,651.01/2,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.21

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