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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.82, 3,518.88 and 1,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.82, 3,518.88 and 1,919.20 is: 2,648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.82 : 3,518.88 = 1,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.82/3,518.88 = 1,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.82x = 3,518.88 × 1,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.82x = 6,753,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,434.50/2,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.59

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