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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.06, 3,268.94 and 717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.06, 3,268.94 and 717.88 is: 1,076.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.06 : 3,268.94 = 717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.06/3,268.94 = 717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.06x = 3,268.94 × 717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.06x = 2,346,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,706.65/2,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.94

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