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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.37, 3,920.34 and 1,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.37, 3,920.34 and 1,519.07 is: 2,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.37 : 3,920.34 = 1,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.37/3,920.34 = 1,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.37x = 3,920.34 × 1,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.37x = 5,955,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,270.88/2,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.90

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