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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.41, 3,774.58 and 2,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.41, 3,774.58 and 2,371.16 is: 3,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.41 : 3,774.58 = 2,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.41/3,774.58 = 2,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.41x = 3,774.58 × 2,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.41x = 8,950,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,149.96/2,519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.48

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