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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079, 3,118.50 and 925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079, 3,118.50 and 925.08 is: 1,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079 : 3,118.50 = 925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079/3,118.50 = 925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079x = 3,118.50 × 925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079x = 2,884,861.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,861.98/2,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.62

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