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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.81, 2,853.32 and 1,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.81, 2,853.32 and 1,719.26 is: 2,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.81 : 2,853.32 = 1,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.81/2,853.32 = 1,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.81x = 2,853.32 × 1,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.81x = 4,905,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,598.94/2,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.78

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