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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.68, 3,779.52 and 1,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.68, 3,779.52 and 1,490.56 is: 2,235.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.68 : 3,779.52 = 1,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.68/3,779.52 = 1,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.68x = 3,779.52 × 1,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.68x = 5,633,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,601.33/2,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,235.84

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