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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.66, 3,119.33 and 1,729.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.66, 3,119.33 and 1,729.19 is: 2,384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.66 : 3,119.33 = 1,729.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.66/3,119.33 = 1,729.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.66x = 3,119.33 × 1,729.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.66x = 5,393,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,926.36/2,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,384.95

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