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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.08, 4,110.16 and 1,719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.08, 4,110.16 and 1,719.14 is: 2,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.08 : 4,110.16 = 1,719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.08/4,110.16 = 1,719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.08x = 4,110.16 × 1,719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.08x = 7,065,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,065,940.46/2,978.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.65

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