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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.43, 3,270.18 and 719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.43, 3,270.18 and 719.24 is: 1,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.43 : 3,270.18 = 719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.43/3,270.18 = 719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.43x = 3,270.18 × 719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.43x = 2,352,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,027.91/2,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.70

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