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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.22, 3,268.89 and 718.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.22, 3,268.89 and 718.34 is: 1,077.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.22 : 3,268.89 = 718.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.22/3,268.89 = 718.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.22x = 3,268.89 × 718.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.22x = 2,348,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,158.10/2,179.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.52

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