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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.54, 3,270.93 and 719.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.54, 3,270.93 and 719.81 is: 1,079.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.54 : 3,270.93 = 719.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.54/3,270.93 = 719.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.54x = 3,270.93 × 719.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.54x = 2,354,446.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,446.32/2,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.75

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