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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.87, 3,778.88 and 1,131.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.87, 3,778.88 and 1,131.83 is: 1,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.87 : 3,778.88 = 1,131.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.87/3,778.88 = 1,131.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.87x = 3,778.88 × 1,131.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.87x = 4,277,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,025.20/2,519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.32

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