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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.43, 3,464.46 and 2,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.43, 3,464.46 and 2,187.26 is: 3,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.43 : 3,464.46 = 2,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.43/3,464.46 = 2,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.43x = 3,464.46 × 2,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.43x = 7,577,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,674.78/2,519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.69

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