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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.14, 3,118.05 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.14, 3,118.05 and 598.26 is: 897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.14 : 3,118.05 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.14/3,118.05 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.14x = 3,118.05 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.14x = 1,865,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,404.59/2,079.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.20

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