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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.04, 3,268.62 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.04, 3,268.62 and 718.07 is: 1,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.04 : 3,268.62 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.04/3,268.62 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.04x = 3,268.62 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.04x = 2,347,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,081.62/2,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.12

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