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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.75, 4,079.63 and 1,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.75, 4,079.63 and 1,180.75 is: 1,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.75 : 4,079.63 = 1,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.75/4,079.63 = 1,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.75x = 4,079.63 × 1,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.75x = 4,817,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,023.12/2,719.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.13

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