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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.64, 3,774.54 and 1,651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.64, 3,774.54 and 1,651.32 is: 2,473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.64 : 3,774.54 = 1,651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.64/3,774.54 = 1,651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.64x = 3,774.54 × 1,651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.64x = 6,232,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,973.39/2,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.76

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