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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.51, 3,269.37 and 718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.51, 3,269.37 and 718.63 is: 1,077.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.51 : 3,269.37 = 718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.51/3,269.37 = 718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.51x = 3,269.37 × 718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.51x = 2,349,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,467.36/2,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.98

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