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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.93, 3,269.43 and 718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.93, 3,269.43 and 718.73 is: 1,077.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.93 : 3,269.43 = 718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.93/3,269.43 = 718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.93x = 3,269.43 × 718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.93x = 2,349,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,845.60/2,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.95

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