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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.55, 3,775.68 and 1,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.55, 3,775.68 and 1,424.25 is: 2,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.55 : 3,775.68 = 1,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.55/3,775.68 = 1,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.55x = 3,775.68 × 1,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.55x = 5,377,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,512.24/2,519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.31

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