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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.14, 3,268.35 and 718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.14, 3,268.35 and 718.14 is: 1,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.14 : 3,268.35 = 718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.14/3,268.35 = 718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.14x = 3,268.35 × 718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.14x = 2,347,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,132.87/2,179.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.09

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