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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.35, 3,920.27 and 1,519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.35, 3,920.27 and 1,519.03 is: 2,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.35 : 3,920.27 = 1,519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.35/3,920.27 = 1,519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.35x = 3,920.27 × 1,519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.35x = 5,955,000.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,000.14/2,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.81

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