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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.30, 3,779.26 and 670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.30, 3,779.26 and 670.48 is: 1,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.30 : 3,779.26 = 670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.30/3,779.26 = 670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.30x = 3,779.26 × 670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.30x = 2,533,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,907.12/2,519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.80

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