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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.47, 3,774.34 and 1,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.47, 3,774.34 and 1,221.85 is: 1,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.47 : 3,774.34 = 1,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.47/3,774.34 = 1,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.47x = 3,774.34 × 1,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.47x = 4,611,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,677.33/2,519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.42

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