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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.30, 3,477.84 and 1,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.30, 3,477.84 and 1,401.30 is: 1,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.30 : 3,477.84 = 1,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.30/3,477.84 = 1,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.30x = 3,477.84 × 1,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.30x = 4,873,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,497.19/2,520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.70

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