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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.84, 3,420.54 and 720.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.84, 3,420.54 and 720.05 is: 1,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.84 : 3,420.54 = 720.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.84/3,420.54 = 720.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.84x = 3,420.54 × 720.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.84x = 2,462,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,942.72/2,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.32

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