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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.40, 3,158.10 and 719.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.40, 3,158.10 and 719.09 is: 1,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.40 : 3,158.10 = 719.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.40/3,158.10 = 719.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.40x = 3,158.10 × 719.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.40x = 2,270,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,958.13/2,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.64

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