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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.41, 3,477.97 and 1,401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.41, 3,477.97 and 1,401.28 is: 1,933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.41 : 3,477.97 = 1,401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.41/3,477.97 = 1,401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.41x = 3,477.97 × 1,401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.41x = 4,873,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,606.30/2,520.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.66

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