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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.50, 3,779.54 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.50, 3,779.54 and 670.64 is: 1,006.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.50 : 3,779.54 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.50/3,779.54 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.50x = 3,779.54 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.50x = 2,534,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,710.71/2,519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.04

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