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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.95, 3,778.69 and 1,219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.95, 3,778.69 and 1,219.44 is: 1,829.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.95 : 3,778.69 = 1,219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.95/3,778.69 = 1,219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.95x = 3,778.69 × 1,219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.95x = 4,607,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,885.73/2,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.29

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