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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,135.92, 4,327.48 and 1,719.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,135.92, 4,327.48 and 1,719.53 is: 2,372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,135.92 : 4,327.48 = 1,719.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,135.92/4,327.48 = 1,719.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,135.92x = 4,327.48 × 1,719.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,135.92x = 7,441,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,441,223.09/3,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.90

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