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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.55, 3,738.47 and 1,519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.55, 3,738.47 and 1,519.23 is: 2,275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.55 : 3,738.47 = 1,519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.55/3,738.47 = 1,519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.55x = 3,738.47 × 1,519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.55x = 5,679,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,588.18/2,495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,275.89

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