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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.12, 3,779.96 and 1,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.12, 3,779.96 and 1,132.17 is: 1,698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.12 : 3,779.96 = 1,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.12/3,779.96 = 1,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.12x = 3,779.96 × 1,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.12x = 4,279,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,551.65/2,519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.83

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