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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.21, 3,752.34 and 1,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.21, 3,752.34 and 1,507.66 is: 2,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.21 : 3,752.34 = 1,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.21/3,752.34 = 1,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.21x = 3,752.34 × 1,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.21x = 5,657,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,252.92/2,719.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.48

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