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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.89, 3,778.60 and 1,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.89, 3,778.60 and 1,219.38 is: 1,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.89 : 3,778.60 = 1,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.89/3,778.60 = 1,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.89x = 3,778.60 × 1,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.89x = 4,607,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,549.27/2,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.20

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