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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.35, 3,469.76 and 1,959.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.35, 3,469.76 and 1,959.39 is: 2,706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.35 : 3,469.76 = 1,959.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.35/3,469.76 = 1,959.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.35x = 3,469.76 × 1,959.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.35x = 6,798,603.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798,603.25/2,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.07

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