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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.30, 3,267.72 and 718.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.30, 3,267.72 and 718.33 is: 1,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.30 : 3,267.72 = 718.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.30/3,267.72 = 718.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.30x = 3,267.72 × 718.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.30x = 2,347,301.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,301.31/2,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.09

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