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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.59, 3,449.58 and 1,505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.59, 3,449.58 and 1,505.19 is: 2,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.59 : 3,449.58 = 1,505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.59/3,449.58 = 1,505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.59x = 3,449.58 × 1,505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.59x = 5,192,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192,259.05/2,499.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.25

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