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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.22, 3,618.89 and 1,719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.22, 3,618.89 and 1,719.58 is: 2,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.22 : 3,618.89 = 1,719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.22/3,618.89 = 1,719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.22x = 3,618.89 × 1,719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.22x = 6,222,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,970.87/2,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.84

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