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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.99, 3,269.67 and 718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.99, 3,269.67 and 718.96 is: 1,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.99 : 3,269.67 = 718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.99/3,269.67 = 718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.99x = 3,269.67 × 718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.99x = 2,350,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,742.00/2,179.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.33

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