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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.97, 3,762.97 and 2,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.97, 3,762.97 and 2,058.66 is: 3,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.97 : 3,762.97 = 2,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.97/3,762.97 = 2,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.97x = 3,762.97 × 2,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.97x = 7,746,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,678.39/2,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.12

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