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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.70, 3,923.10 and 1,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.70, 3,923.10 and 1,519.20 is: 2,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.70 : 3,923.10 = 1,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.70/3,923.10 = 1,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.70x = 3,923.10 × 1,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.70x = 5,959,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,973.52/2,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.15

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