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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.58, 3,269.70 and 718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.58, 3,269.70 and 718.61 is: 1,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.58 : 3,269.70 = 718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.58/3,269.70 = 718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.58x = 3,269.70 × 718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.58x = 2,349,622.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,622.77/2,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.02

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