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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.38, 3,477.66 and 2,163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.38, 3,477.66 and 2,163.86 is: 2,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.38 : 3,477.66 = 2,163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.38/3,477.66 = 2,163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.38x = 3,477.66 × 2,163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.38x = 7,525,169.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,169.37/2,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.91

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