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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.95, 3,182.13 and 1,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.95, 3,182.13 and 1,519.44 is: 2,096.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.95 : 3,182.13 = 1,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.95/3,182.13 = 1,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.95x = 3,182.13 × 1,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.95x = 4,835,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,055.61/2,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.77

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