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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.07, 3,269.01 and 718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.07, 3,269.01 and 718.28 is: 1,077.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.07 : 3,269.01 = 718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.07/3,269.01 = 718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.07x = 3,269.01 × 718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.07x = 2,348,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,064.50/2,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.55

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