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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.13, 3,997.78 and 1,719.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.13, 3,997.78 and 1,719.98 is: 2,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.13 : 3,997.78 = 1,719.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.13/3,997.78 = 1,719.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.13x = 3,997.78 × 1,719.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.13x = 6,876,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,077.36/2,899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.77

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