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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,519.39, 5,280.62 and 1,671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,519.39, 5,280.62 and 1,671.81 is: 2,508.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,519.39 : 5,280.62 = 1,671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,519.39/5,280.62 = 1,671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,519.39x = 5,280.62 × 1,671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,519.39x = 8,828,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,184.96/3,519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.44

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