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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.28, 3,497.52 and 1,719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.28, 3,497.52 and 1,719.52 is: 2,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.28 : 3,497.52 = 1,719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.28/3,497.52 = 1,719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.28x = 3,497.52 × 1,719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.28x = 6,014,055.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,055.59/2,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.10

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