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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.98, 3,529.33 and 1,719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.98, 3,529.33 and 1,719.42 is: 2,371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.98 : 3,529.33 = 1,719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.98/3,529.33 = 1,719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.98x = 3,529.33 × 1,719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.98x = 6,068,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,400.59/2,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.41

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