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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.59, 5,063.51 and 2,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.59, 5,063.51 and 2,719.96 is: 4,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.59 : 5,063.51 = 2,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.59/5,063.51 = 2,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.59x = 5,063.51 × 2,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.59x = 13,772,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772,538.80/3,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.80

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