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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.42, 3,117.66 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.42, 3,117.66 and 518.42 is: 777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.42 : 3,117.66 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.42/3,117.66 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.42x = 3,117.66 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.42x = 1,616,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,257.30/2,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.64

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