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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.04, 3,769.92 and 1,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.04, 3,769.92 and 1,966.08 is: 2,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.04 : 3,769.92 = 1,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.04/3,769.92 = 1,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.04x = 3,769.92 × 1,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.04x = 7,411,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411,964.31/2,519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.38

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