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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.27, 3,774.93 and 1,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.27, 3,774.93 and 1,219 is: 1,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.27 : 3,774.93 = 1,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.27/3,774.93 = 1,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.27x = 3,774.93 × 1,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.27x = 4,601,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,639.67/2,520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.85

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