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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.33, 3,477.66 and 1,401.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.33, 3,477.66 and 1,401.17 is: 1,933.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.33 : 3,477.66 = 1,401.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.33/3,477.66 = 1,401.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.33x = 3,477.66 × 1,401.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.33x = 4,872,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,775.47/2,520.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.39

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