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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.56, 3,676.55 and 719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.56, 3,676.55 and 719.19 is: 1,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.56 : 3,676.55 = 719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.56/3,676.55 = 719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.56x = 3,676.55 × 719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.56x = 2,644,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,137.99/2,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.99

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