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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.42, 3,269.36 and 718.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.42, 3,269.36 and 718.58 is: 1,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.42 : 3,269.36 = 718.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.42/3,269.36 = 718.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.42x = 3,269.36 × 718.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.42x = 2,349,296.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,296.71/2,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.95

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