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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.08, 2,912.94 and 1,719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.08, 2,912.94 and 1,719.42 is: 2,370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.08 : 2,912.94 = 1,719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.08/2,912.94 = 1,719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.08x = 2,912.94 × 1,719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.08x = 5,008,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,567.29/2,113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.27

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