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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.25, 3,477.94 and 1,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.25, 3,477.94 and 1,401.23 is: 1,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.25 : 3,477.94 = 1,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.25/3,477.94 = 1,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.25x = 3,477.94 × 1,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.25x = 4,873,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,399.06/2,520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.70

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