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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.89, 4,079.79 and 1,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.89, 4,079.79 and 1,075.50 is: 1,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.89 : 4,079.79 = 1,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.89/4,079.79 = 1,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.89x = 4,079.79 × 1,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.89x = 4,387,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,814.15/2,719.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.23

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