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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.30, 3,675.81 and 719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.30, 3,675.81 and 719.58 is: 1,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.30 : 3,675.81 = 719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.30/3,675.81 = 719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.30x = 3,675.81 × 719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.30x = 2,645,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,039.36/2,451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.04

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