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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.17, 4,102.45 and 2,582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.17, 4,102.45 and 2,582.48 is: 3,896.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.17 : 4,102.45 = 2,582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.17/4,102.45 = 2,582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.17x = 4,102.45 × 2,582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.17x = 10,594,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594,498.88/2,719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.23

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