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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.18, 3,780.05 and 1,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.18, 3,780.05 and 1,132.24 is: 1,698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.18 : 3,780.05 = 1,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.18/3,780.05 = 1,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.18x = 3,780.05 × 1,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.18x = 4,279,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,899.25/2,519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.93

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