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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.46, 3,751.95 and 1,879.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.46, 3,751.95 and 1,879.86 is: 2,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.46 : 3,751.95 = 1,879.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.46/3,751.95 = 1,879.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.46x = 3,751.95 × 1,879.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.46x = 7,053,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053,140.73/2,719.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.58

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