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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.18, 3,158.17 and 718.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.18, 3,158.17 and 718.75 is: 1,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.18 : 3,158.17 = 718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.18/3,158.17 = 718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.18x = 3,158.17 × 718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.18x = 2,269,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,934.69/2,105.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.26

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