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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.72, 2,964.80 and 1,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.72, 2,964.80 and 1,519.18 is: 2,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.72 : 2,964.80 = 1,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.72/2,964.80 = 1,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.72x = 2,964.80 × 1,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.72x = 4,504,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,064.86/2,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.21

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