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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.68, 3,270.56 and 719.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.68, 3,270.56 and 719.48 is: 1,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.68 : 3,270.56 = 719.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.68/3,270.56 = 719.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.68x = 3,270.56 × 719.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.68x = 2,353,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,107.09/2,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.07

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