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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.98, 3,779.63 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.98, 3,779.63 and 671.09 is: 1,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.98 : 3,779.63 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.98/3,779.63 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.98x = 3,779.63 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.98x = 2,536,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,452.16/2,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.54

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