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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.33, 3,778.65 and 670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.33, 3,778.65 and 670.60 is: 1,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.33 : 3,778.65 = 670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.33/3,778.65 = 670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.33x = 3,778.65 × 670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.33x = 2,533,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,953.24/2,519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.80

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