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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.64, 3,751.44 and 2,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.64, 3,751.44 and 2,059.04 is: 2,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.64 : 3,751.44 = 2,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.64/3,751.44 = 2,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.64x = 3,751.44 × 2,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.64x = 7,724,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,365.02/2,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.22

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