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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.26, 3,158.06 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.26, 3,158.06 and 718.04 is: 1,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.26 : 3,158.06 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.26/3,158.06 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.26x = 3,158.06 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.26x = 2,267,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,613.40/2,105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.12

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