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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.33, 3,778.41 and 959.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.33, 3,778.41 and 959.51 is: 1,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.33 : 3,778.41 = 959.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.33/3,778.41 = 959.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.33x = 3,778.41 × 959.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.33x = 3,625,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,403.29/2,519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.03

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