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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.34, 3,752.69 and 1,477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.34, 3,752.69 and 1,477.34 is: 2,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.34 : 3,752.69 = 1,477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.34/3,752.69 = 1,477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.34x = 3,752.69 × 1,477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.34x = 5,543,972.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,972.89/2,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.72

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