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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.51, 4,165.05 and 1,971.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.51, 4,165.05 and 1,971.55 is: 2,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.51 : 4,165.05 = 1,971.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.51/4,165.05 = 1,971.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.51x = 4,165.05 × 1,971.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.51x = 8,211,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,211,604.33/3,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.52

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