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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.74, 3,418.16 and 719.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.74, 3,418.16 and 719.00 is: 1,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.74 : 3,418.16 = 719.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.74/3,418.16 = 719.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.74x = 3,418.16 × 719.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.74x = 2,457,636.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,636.35/2,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.51

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