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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.98, 4,079.97 and 1,077.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.98, 4,079.97 and 1,077.30 is: 1,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.98 : 4,079.97 = 1,077.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.98/4,079.97 = 1,077.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.98x = 4,079.97 × 1,077.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.98x = 4,395,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,351.68/2,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.95

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