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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.37, 2,371.80 and 1,484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.37, 2,371.80 and 1,484.29 is: 2,047.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.37 : 2,371.80 = 1,484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.37/2,371.80 = 1,484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.37x = 2,371.80 × 1,484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.37x = 3,520,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,439.02/1,719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.52

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