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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.55, 3,775.48 and 1,694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.55, 3,775.48 and 1,694.77 is: 2,539.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.55 : 3,775.48 = 1,694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.55/3,775.48 = 1,694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.55x = 3,775.48 × 1,694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.55x = 6,398,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,561.77/2,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.57

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