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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.52, 3,562.50 and 1,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.52, 3,562.50 and 1,519.32 is: 2,096.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.52 : 3,562.50 = 1,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.52/3,562.50 = 1,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.52x = 3,562.50 × 1,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.52x = 5,412,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,577.50/2,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.67

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