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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.40, 3,779.28 and 670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.40, 3,779.28 and 670.44 is: 1,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.40 : 3,779.28 = 670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.40/3,779.28 = 670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.40x = 3,779.28 × 670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.40x = 2,533,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,780.48/2,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.71

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