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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.10, 3,158.33 and 719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.10, 3,158.33 and 719.31 is: 1,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.10 : 3,158.33 = 719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.10/3,158.33 = 719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.10x = 3,158.33 × 719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.10x = 2,271,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,814.76/2,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.20

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