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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.66, 4,651.87 and 1,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.66, 4,651.87 and 1,519.70 is: 2,279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.66 : 4,651.87 = 1,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.66/4,651.87 = 1,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.66x = 4,651.87 × 1,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.66x = 7,069,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,069,431.41/3,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.24

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