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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.54, 3,772.68 and 1,419.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.54, 3,772.68 and 1,419.57 is: 2,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.54 : 3,772.68 = 1,419.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.54/3,772.68 = 1,419.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.54x = 3,772.68 × 1,419.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.54x = 5,355,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,583.35/2,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.31

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