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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.72, 5,503.86 and 1,719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.72, 5,503.86 and 1,719.86 is: 2,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.72 : 5,503.86 = 1,719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.72/5,503.86 = 1,719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.72x = 5,503.86 × 1,719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.72x = 9,465,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465,841.14/3,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.15

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