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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.35, 3,159.90 and 719.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.35, 3,159.90 and 719.36 is: 1,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.35 : 3,159.90 = 719.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.35/3,159.90 = 719.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.35x = 3,159.90 × 719.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.35x = 2,273,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,110.73/2,106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.17

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