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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.50, 3,780.05 and 1,039.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.50, 3,780.05 and 1,039.41 is: 1,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.50 : 3,780.05 = 1,039.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.50/3,780.05 = 1,039.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.50x = 3,780.05 × 1,039.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.50x = 3,929,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,016.57/2,519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.45

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