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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.94, 3,387.03 and 719.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.94, 3,387.03 and 719.06 is: 1,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.94 : 3,387.03 = 719.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.94/3,387.03 = 719.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.94x = 3,387.03 × 719.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.94x = 2,435,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,477.79/2,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.63

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