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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.50, 4,759.74 and 2,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.50, 4,759.74 and 2,319.72 is: 3,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.50 : 4,759.74 = 2,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.50/4,759.74 = 2,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.50x = 4,759.74 × 2,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.50x = 11,041,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041,264.07/3,451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.98

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