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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.20, 4,331.72 and 2,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.20, 4,331.72 and 2,519.20 is: 3,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.20 : 4,331.72 = 2,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.20/4,331.72 = 2,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.20x = 4,331.72 × 2,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.20x = 10,912,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,912,469.02/2,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.77

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