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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.30, 3,269.58 and 719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.30, 3,269.58 and 719.40 is: 1,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.30 : 3,269.58 = 719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.30/3,269.58 = 719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.30x = 3,269.58 × 719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.30x = 2,352,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,135.85/2,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.32

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