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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.53, 3,159.72 and 719.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.53, 3,159.72 and 719.91 is: 1,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.53 : 3,159.72 = 719.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.53/3,159.72 = 719.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.53x = 3,159.72 × 719.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.53x = 2,274,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,714.03/2,106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.84

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