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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.53, 3,158.22 and 718.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.53, 3,158.22 and 718.91 is: 1,078.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.53 : 3,158.22 = 718.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.53/3,158.22 = 718.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.53x = 3,158.22 × 718.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.53x = 2,270,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,475.94/2,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.34

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