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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.24, 3,773.74 and 1,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.24, 3,773.74 and 1,152.20 is: 1,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.24 : 3,773.74 = 1,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.24/3,773.74 = 1,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.24x = 3,773.74 × 1,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.24x = 4,348,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,103.23/2,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.96

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