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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.11, 3,118.84 and 618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.11, 3,118.84 and 618.32 is: 927.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.11 : 3,118.84 = 618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.11/3,118.84 = 618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.11x = 3,118.84 × 618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.11x = 1,928,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,441.15/2,079.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.53

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