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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.88, 4,088.22 and 1,719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.88, 4,088.22 and 1,719.64 is: 2,373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.88 : 4,088.22 = 1,719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.88/4,088.22 = 1,719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.88x = 4,088.22 × 1,719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.88x = 7,030,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,266.64/2,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.58

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