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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.54, 4,202.58 and 1,719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.54, 4,202.58 and 1,719.36 is: 2,372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.54 : 4,202.58 = 1,719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.54/4,202.58 = 1,719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.54x = 4,202.58 × 1,719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.54x = 7,225,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,747.95/3,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.57

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