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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.59, 3,270.93 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.59, 3,270.93 and 719.75 is: 1,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.59 : 3,270.93 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.59/3,270.93 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.59x = 3,270.93 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.59x = 2,354,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,237.25/2,180.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.63

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