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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.09, 2,372.71 and 1,047.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.09, 2,372.71 and 1,047.11 is: 1,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.09 : 2,372.71 = 1,047.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.09/2,372.71 = 1,047.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.09x = 2,372.71 × 1,047.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.09x = 2,484,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,489.20/1,719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.24

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