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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.50, 3,819.15 and 1,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.50, 3,819.15 and 1,719.56 is: 2,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.50 : 3,819.15 = 1,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.50/3,819.15 = 1,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.50x = 3,819.15 × 1,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.50x = 6,567,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,567,267.12/2,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.00

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