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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.91, 3,269.57 and 718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.91, 3,269.57 and 718.88 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.91 : 3,269.57 = 718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.91/3,269.57 = 718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.91x = 3,269.57 × 718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.91x = 2,350,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,408.54/2,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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