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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.59, 4,071.36 and 2,029.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.59, 4,071.36 and 2,029.29 is: 3,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.59 : 4,071.36 = 2,029.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.59/4,071.36 = 2,029.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.59x = 4,071.36 × 2,029.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.59x = 8,261,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,970.13/2,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.95

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