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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.86, 4,552.94 and 1,719.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.86, 4,552.94 and 1,719.23 is: 2,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.86 : 4,552.94 = 1,719.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.86/4,552.94 = 1,719.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.86x = 4,552.94 × 1,719.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.86x = 7,827,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,548.51/3,034.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.22

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