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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.97, 3,350.48 and 1,719.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.97, 3,350.48 and 1,719.39 is: 2,373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.97 : 3,350.48 = 1,719.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.97/3,350.48 = 1,719.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.97x = 3,350.48 × 1,719.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.97x = 5,760,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760,773.21/2,426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.65

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