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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.12, 3,559.55 and 1,719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.12, 3,559.55 and 1,719.19 is: 2,576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.12 : 3,559.55 = 1,719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.12/3,559.55 = 1,719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.12x = 3,559.55 × 1,719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.12x = 6,119,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,538.62/2,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.51

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