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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.82, 3,128.83 and 1,719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.82, 3,128.83 and 1,719.93 is: 2,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.82 : 3,128.83 = 1,719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.82/3,128.83 = 1,719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.82x = 3,128.83 × 1,719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.82x = 5,381,376.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,376.02/2,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.98

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