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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.01, 3,118.51 and 617.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.01, 3,118.51 and 617.97 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.01 : 3,118.51 = 617.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.01/3,118.51 = 617.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.01x = 3,118.51 × 617.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.01x = 1,927,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,145.62/2,079.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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