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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.71, 4,064.34 and 2,519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.71, 4,064.34 and 2,519.67 is: 3,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.71 : 4,064.34 = 2,519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.71/4,064.34 = 2,519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.71x = 4,064.34 × 2,519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.71x = 10,240,795.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240,795.57/2,722.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.25

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