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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.75, 5,397.32 and 1,519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.75, 5,397.32 and 1,519.19 is: 2,277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.75 : 5,397.32 = 1,519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.75/5,397.32 = 1,519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.75x = 5,397.32 × 1,519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.75x = 8,199,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199,554.57/3,599.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.81

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