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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.20, 3,054.76 and 719.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.20, 3,054.76 and 719.76 is: 1,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.20 : 3,054.76 = 719.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.20/3,054.76 = 719.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.20x = 3,054.76 × 719.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.20x = 2,198,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,694.06/2,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.80

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