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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.29, 3,798.27 and 2,349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.29, 3,798.27 and 2,349.89 is: 3,542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.29 : 3,798.27 = 2,349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.29/3,798.27 = 2,349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.29x = 3,798.27 × 2,349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.29x = 8,925,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,516.69/2,519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.87

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