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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.16, 3,118.73 and 618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.16, 3,118.73 and 618.32 is: 927.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.16 : 3,118.73 = 618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.16/3,118.73 = 618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.16x = 3,118.73 × 618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.16x = 1,928,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,373.13/2,079.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.48

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