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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.78, 3,472.40 and 1,931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.78, 3,472.40 and 1,931.59 is: 2,668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.78 : 3,472.40 = 1,931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.78/3,472.40 = 1,931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.78x = 3,472.40 × 1,931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.78x = 6,707,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,234.78/2,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.19

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