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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.16, 3,270.16 and 719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.16, 3,270.16 and 719.27 is: 1,078.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.16 : 3,270.16 = 719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.16/3,270.16 = 719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.16x = 3,270.16 × 719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.16x = 2,352,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,124.39/2,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.88

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