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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.69, 3,778.40 and 1,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.69, 3,778.40 and 1,349.51 is: 2,023.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.69 : 3,778.40 = 1,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.69/3,778.40 = 1,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.69x = 3,778.40 × 1,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.69x = 5,098,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,962.94/2,519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.65

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