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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.76, 3,049.12 and 1,519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.76, 3,049.12 and 1,519.03 is: 2,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.76 : 3,049.12 = 1,519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.76/3,049.12 = 1,519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.76x = 3,049.12 × 1,519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.76x = 4,631,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,704.75/2,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.06

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