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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.36, 4,085.32 and 1,719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.36, 4,085.32 and 1,719.12 is: 2,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.36 : 4,085.32 = 1,719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.36/4,085.32 = 1,719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.36x = 4,085.32 × 1,719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.36x = 7,023,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,023,155.32/2,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.60

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