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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.09, 3,677.40 and 719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.09, 3,677.40 and 719.72 is: 1,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.09 : 3,677.40 = 719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.09/3,677.40 = 719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.09x = 3,677.40 × 719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.09x = 2,646,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,693.73/2,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.80

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