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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.58, 3,760.31 and 2,453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.58, 3,760.31 and 2,453.97 is: 3,662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.58 : 3,760.31 = 2,453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.58/3,760.31 = 2,453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.58x = 3,760.31 × 2,453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.58x = 9,227,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227,681.60/2,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.39

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