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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.55, 3,372.03 and 1,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.55, 3,372.03 and 1,519.20 is: 2,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.55 : 3,372.03 = 1,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.55/3,372.03 = 1,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.55x = 3,372.03 × 1,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.55x = 5,122,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122,787.98/2,249.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.25

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