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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.42, 3,781.56 and 2,463.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.42, 3,781.56 and 2,463.53 is: 3,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.42 : 3,781.56 = 2,463.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.42/3,781.56 = 2,463.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.42x = 3,781.56 × 2,463.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.42x = 9,315,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315,986.51/2,519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.67

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