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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.13, 3,502.51 and 1,419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.13, 3,502.51 and 1,419.07 is: 1,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.13 : 3,502.51 = 1,419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.13/3,502.51 = 1,419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.13x = 3,502.51 × 1,419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.13x = 4,970,306.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,306.87/2,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.26

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