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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.58, 3,468.51 and 2,076.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.58, 3,468.51 and 2,076.78 is: 2,858.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.58 : 3,468.51 = 2,076.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.58/3,468.51 = 2,076.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.58x = 3,468.51 × 2,076.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.58x = 7,203,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,332.20/2,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.94

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