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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.69, 3,268.32 and 718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.69, 3,268.32 and 718.05 is: 1,076.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.69 : 3,268.32 = 718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.69/3,268.32 = 718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.69x = 3,268.32 × 718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.69x = 2,346,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,817.18/2,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.67

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