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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.32, 3,754.50 and 2,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.32, 3,754.50 and 2,059.77 is: 2,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.32 : 3,754.50 = 2,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.32/3,754.50 = 2,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.32x = 3,754.50 × 2,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.32x = 7,733,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,733,406.47/2,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.88

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