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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.45, 3,268.95 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.45, 3,268.95 and 718.84 is: 1,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.45 : 3,268.95 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.45/3,268.95 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.45x = 3,268.95 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.45x = 2,349,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,852.02/2,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.19

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