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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.32, 3,752.64 and 1,477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.32, 3,752.64 and 1,477.32 is: 2,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.32 : 3,752.64 = 1,477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.32/3,752.64 = 1,477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.32x = 3,752.64 × 1,477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.32x = 5,543,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,850.12/2,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.69

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