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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.72, 3,270.30 and 719.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.72, 3,270.30 and 719.54 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.72 : 3,270.30 = 719.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.72/3,270.30 = 719.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.72x = 3,270.30 × 719.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.72x = 2,353,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,111.66/2,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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