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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823, 3,895.74 and 1,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823, 3,895.74 and 1,719 is: 2,372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823 : 3,895.74 = 1,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823/3,895.74 = 1,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823x = 3,895.74 × 1,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823x = 6,696,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,777.06/2,823
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.22

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