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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.54, 3,924.04 and 1,576.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.54, 3,924.04 and 1,576.35 is: 2,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.54 : 3,924.04 = 1,576.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.54/3,924.04 = 1,576.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.54x = 3,924.04 × 1,576.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.54x = 6,185,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,185,660.45/2,619.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.35

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