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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.80, 3,675.12 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.80, 3,675.12 and 719.02 is: 1,078.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.80 : 3,675.12 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.80/3,675.12 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.80x = 3,675.12 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.80x = 2,642,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,484.78/2,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.21

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