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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.19, 4,214.52 and 2,503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.19, 4,214.52 and 2,503.19 is: 3,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.19 : 4,214.52 = 2,503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.19/4,214.52 = 2,503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.19x = 4,214.52 × 2,503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.19x = 10,549,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,723.25/2,809.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.44

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