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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,136.18, 4,327.91 and 1,719.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,136.18, 4,327.91 and 1,719.93 is: 2,373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,136.18 : 4,327.91 = 1,719.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,136.18/4,327.91 = 1,719.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,136.18x = 4,327.91 × 1,719.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,136.18x = 7,443,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,702.25/3,136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.49

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