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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.32, 3,778.98 and 1,220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.32, 3,778.98 and 1,220.98 is: 1,831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.32 : 3,778.98 = 1,220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.32/3,778.98 = 1,220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.32x = 3,778.98 × 1,220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.32x = 4,614,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,059.00/2,519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.47

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