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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.47, 3,270.25 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.47, 3,270.25 and 719.28 is: 1,078.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.47 : 3,270.25 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.47/3,270.25 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.47x = 3,270.25 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.47x = 2,352,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,233.60/2,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.77

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