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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.05, 4,335.98 and 1,719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.05, 4,335.98 and 1,719.27 is: 2,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.05 : 4,335.98 = 1,719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.05/4,335.98 = 1,719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.05x = 4,335.98 × 1,719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.05x = 7,454,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,454,711.74/2,892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.66

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