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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.42, 3,815.91 and 1,719.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.42, 3,815.91 and 1,719.09 is: 2,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.42 : 3,815.91 = 1,719.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.42/3,815.91 = 1,719.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.42x = 3,815.91 × 1,719.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.42x = 6,559,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,892.72/2,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.26

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