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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.22, 2,579.10 and 1,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.22, 2,579.10 and 1,135.39 is: 1,703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.22 : 2,579.10 = 1,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.22/2,579.10 = 1,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.22x = 2,579.10 × 1,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.22x = 2,928,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,284.35/1,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.26

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