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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.80, 4,109.04 and 1,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.80, 4,109.04 and 1,719 is: 2,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.80 : 4,109.04 = 1,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.80/4,109.04 = 1,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.80x = 4,109.04 × 1,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.80x = 7,063,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,439.76/2,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.03

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