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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.47, 3,809.59 and 1,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.47, 3,809.59 and 1,719.82 is: 2,577.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.47 : 3,809.59 = 1,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.47/3,809.59 = 1,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.47x = 3,809.59 × 1,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.47x = 6,551,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551,809.07/2,541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.96

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