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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.92, 3,557.58 and 1,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.92, 3,557.58 and 1,719.66 is: 2,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.92 : 3,557.58 = 1,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.92/3,557.58 = 1,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.92x = 3,557.58 × 1,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.92x = 6,117,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,810.23/2,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.52

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