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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.42, 3,754.61 and 2,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.42, 3,754.61 and 2,088.82 is: 2,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.42 : 3,754.61 = 2,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.42/3,754.61 = 2,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.42x = 3,754.61 × 2,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.42x = 7,842,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,721.15/2,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.96

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