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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.92, 3,478.76 and 1,401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.92, 3,478.76 and 1,401.92 is: 1,934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.92 : 3,478.76 = 1,401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.92/3,478.76 = 1,401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.92x = 3,478.76 × 1,401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.92x = 4,876,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,943.22/2,520.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.59

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