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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.80, 3,560.59 and 1,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.80, 3,560.59 and 1,719.88 is: 2,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.80 : 3,560.59 = 1,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.80/3,560.59 = 1,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.80x = 3,560.59 × 1,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.80x = 6,123,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,787.53/2,375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.57

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