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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.19, 4,419.70 and 1,715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.19, 4,419.70 and 1,715.83 is: 2,568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.19 : 4,419.70 = 1,715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.19/4,419.70 = 1,715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.19x = 4,419.70 × 1,715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.19x = 7,583,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,583,453.85/2,952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.76

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