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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.76, 3,753.24 and 1,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.76, 3,753.24 and 1,477.76 is: 2,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.76 : 3,753.24 = 1,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.76/3,753.24 = 1,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.76x = 3,753.24 × 1,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.76x = 5,546,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546,387.94/2,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.29

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