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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,674.94 and 719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,674.94 and 719.20 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,674.94 = 719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,674.94 = 719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,674.94 × 719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 2,643,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,016.85/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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