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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.80, 3,754.17 and 2,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.80, 3,754.17 and 2,161.26 is: 2,983.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.80 : 3,754.17 = 2,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.80/3,754.17 = 2,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.80x = 3,754.17 × 2,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.80x = 8,113,737.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,737.45/2,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.21

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