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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.29, 3,157.94 and 719.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.29, 3,157.94 and 719.63 is: 1,079.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.29 : 3,157.94 = 719.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.29/3,157.94 = 719.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.29x = 3,157.94 × 719.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.29x = 2,272,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,548.36/2,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.45

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