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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.28, 3,159.15 and 719.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.28, 3,159.15 and 719.71 is: 1,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.28 : 3,159.15 = 719.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.28/3,159.15 = 719.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.28x = 3,159.15 × 719.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.28x = 2,273,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,671.85/2,106.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.47

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