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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.08, 3,768.54 and 2,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.08, 3,768.54 and 2,241.96 is: 3,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.08 : 3,768.54 = 2,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.08/3,768.54 = 2,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.08x = 3,768.54 × 2,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.08x = 8,448,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,448,915.94/2,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.97

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