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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.06, 3,370.43 and 1,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.06, 3,370.43 and 1,519.18 is: 2,274.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.06 : 3,370.43 = 1,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.06/3,370.43 = 1,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.06x = 3,370.43 × 1,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.06x = 5,120,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,285.22/2,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.61

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