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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.54, 3,478.47 and 1,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.54, 3,478.47 and 1,401.60 is: 1,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.54 : 3,478.47 = 1,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.54/3,478.47 = 1,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.54x = 3,478.47 × 1,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.54x = 4,875,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,399.15/2,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.27

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