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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.79, 3,118.62 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.79, 3,118.62 and 673.17 is: 1,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.79 : 3,118.62 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.79/3,118.62 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.79x = 3,118.62 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.79x = 2,099,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,361.43/2,078.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.90

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