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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.34, 3,769.50 and 2,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.34, 3,769.50 and 2,263.55 is: 3,386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.34 : 3,769.50 = 2,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.34/3,769.50 = 2,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.34x = 3,769.50 × 2,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.34x = 8,532,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,451.73/2,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.78

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