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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.89, 3,924.70 and 1,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.89, 3,924.70 and 1,521.96 is: 2,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.89 : 3,924.70 = 1,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.89/3,924.70 = 1,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.89x = 3,924.70 × 1,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.89x = 5,973,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,236.41/2,619.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.96

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