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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.62, 3,468.45 and 2,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.62, 3,468.45 and 2,186.08 is: 3,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.62 : 3,468.45 = 2,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.62/3,468.45 = 2,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.62x = 3,468.45 × 2,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.62x = 7,582,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582,309.18/2,519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.31

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