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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.66, 4,079.76 and 2,534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.66, 4,079.76 and 2,534.44 is: 3,801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.66 : 4,079.76 = 2,534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.66/4,079.76 = 2,534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.66x = 4,079.76 × 2,534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.66x = 10,339,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339,906.93/2,719.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.91

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