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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.23, 3,780.15 and 1,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.23, 3,780.15 and 1,204.46 is: 1,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.23 : 3,780.15 = 1,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.23/3,780.15 = 1,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.23x = 3,780.15 × 1,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.23x = 4,553,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,039.47/2,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.32

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