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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.97, 3,270.47 and 719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.97, 3,270.47 and 719.13 is: 1,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.97 : 3,270.47 = 719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.97/3,270.47 = 719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.97x = 3,270.47 × 719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.97x = 2,351,893.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,893.09/2,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.86

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