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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.79, 4,327.33 and 1,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.79, 4,327.33 and 1,719.44 is: 2,372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.79 : 4,327.33 = 1,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.79/4,327.33 = 1,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.79x = 4,327.33 × 1,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.79x = 7,440,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,440,584.30/3,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.79

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