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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.12, 3,477.66 and 1,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.12, 3,477.66 and 1,401 is: 1,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.12 : 3,477.66 = 1,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.12/3,477.66 = 1,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.12x = 3,477.66 × 1,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.12x = 4,872,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,201.66/2,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.32

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