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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.57, 3,675.78 and 719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.57, 3,675.78 and 719.19 is: 1,078.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.57 : 3,675.78 = 719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.57/3,675.78 = 719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.57x = 3,675.78 × 719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.57x = 2,643,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,584.22/2,450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.77

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