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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.41, 2,914.79 and 1,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.41, 2,914.79 and 1,719.45 is: 2,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.41 : 2,914.79 = 1,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.41/2,914.79 = 1,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.41x = 2,914.79 × 1,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.41x = 5,011,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,827.07/2,110.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.81

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