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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.33, 4,072.06 and 1,792.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.33, 4,072.06 and 1,792.07 is: 2,683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.33 : 4,072.06 = 1,792.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.33/4,072.06 = 1,792.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.33x = 4,072.06 × 1,792.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.33x = 7,297,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,416.56/2,719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.54

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