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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.96, 3,780.22 and 671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.96, 3,780.22 and 671.14 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.96 : 3,780.22 = 671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.96/3,780.22 = 671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.96x = 3,780.22 × 671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.96x = 2,537,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,056.85/2,519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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