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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.39, 4,326.89 and 1,719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.39, 4,326.89 and 1,719.21 is: 2,372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.39 : 4,326.89 = 1,719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.39/4,326.89 = 1,719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.39x = 4,326.89 × 1,719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.39x = 7,438,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,842.52/3,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.54

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