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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.91, 3,759.82 and 2,500.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.91, 3,759.82 and 2,500.47 is: 3,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.91 : 3,759.82 = 2,500.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.91/3,759.82 = 2,500.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.91x = 3,759.82 × 2,500.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.91x = 9,401,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,310.86/2,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.81

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