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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.28, 3,835.55 and 1,719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.28, 3,835.55 and 1,719.33 is: 2,370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.28 : 3,835.55 = 1,719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.28/3,835.55 = 1,719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.28x = 3,835.55 × 1,719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.28x = 6,594,576.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,594,576.18/2,782.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.21

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