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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.93, 4,062.02 and 2,519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.93, 4,062.02 and 2,519.01 is: 3,767.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.93 : 4,062.02 = 2,519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.93/4,062.02 = 2,519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.93x = 4,062.02 × 2,519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.93x = 10,232,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,256.41/2,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.50

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