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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.41, 4,780.61 and 2,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.41, 4,780.61 and 2,519.74 is: 3,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.41 : 4,780.61 = 2,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.41/4,780.61 = 2,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.41x = 4,780.61 × 2,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.41x = 12,045,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045,894.24/3,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.04

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