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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.82, 3,478.85 and 1,401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.82, 3,478.85 and 1,401.72 is: 1,934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.82 : 3,478.85 = 1,401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.82/3,478.85 = 1,401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.82x = 3,478.85 × 1,401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.82x = 4,876,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,378.39/2,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.44

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