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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.56, 3,771.23 and 1,346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.56, 3,771.23 and 1,346.63 is: 2,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.56 : 3,771.23 = 1,346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.56/3,771.23 = 1,346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.56x = 3,771.23 × 1,346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.56x = 5,078,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,425.87/2,519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.60

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