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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.35, 3,269.16 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.35, 3,269.16 and 718.52 is: 1,077.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.35 : 3,269.16 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.35/3,269.16 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.35x = 3,269.16 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.35x = 2,348,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,940.50/2,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.82

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