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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.00, 3,418.99 and 719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.00, 3,418.99 and 719.46 is: 1,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.00 : 3,418.99 = 719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.00/3,418.99 = 719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.00x = 3,418.99 × 719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.00x = 2,459,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,824.75/2,279.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.34

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