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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.02, 3,062.67 and 1,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.02, 3,062.67 and 1,719.40 is: 2,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.02 : 3,062.67 = 1,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.02/3,062.67 = 1,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.02x = 3,062.67 × 1,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.02x = 5,265,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265,954.80/2,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.01

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