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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.95, 3,929.72 and 1,523.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.95, 3,929.72 and 1,523.61 is: 2,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.95 : 3,929.72 = 1,523.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.95/3,929.72 = 1,523.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.95x = 3,929.72 × 1,523.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.95x = 5,987,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,353.07/2,619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.30

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