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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.91, 4,203.49 and 1,719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.91, 4,203.49 and 1,719.62 is: 2,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.91 : 4,203.49 = 1,719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.91/4,203.49 = 1,719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.91x = 4,203.49 × 1,719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.91x = 7,228,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,411.68/3,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.16

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