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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.83, 3,251.68 and 1,519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.83, 3,251.68 and 1,519.37 is: 2,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.83 : 3,251.68 = 1,519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.83/3,251.68 = 1,519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.83x = 3,251.68 × 1,519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.83x = 4,940,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,497.18/2,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,094.47

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