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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.06, 3,159.26 and 719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.06, 3,159.26 and 719.40 is: 1,079.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.06 : 3,159.26 = 719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.06/3,159.26 = 719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.06x = 3,159.26 × 719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.06x = 2,272,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,771.64/2,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.16

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