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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.04, 3,140.70 and 1,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.04, 3,140.70 and 1,519.24 is: 2,276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.04 : 3,140.70 = 1,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.04/3,140.70 = 1,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.04x = 3,140.70 × 1,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.04x = 4,771,477.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,477.07/2,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.42

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