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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.69, 3,419.66 and 719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.69, 3,419.66 and 719.74 is: 1,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.69 : 3,419.66 = 719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.69/3,419.66 = 719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.69x = 3,419.66 × 719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.69x = 2,461,266.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,266.09/2,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.65

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