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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.21, 3,118.82 and 618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.21, 3,118.82 and 618.37 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.21 : 3,118.82 = 618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.21/3,118.82 = 618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.21x = 3,118.82 × 618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.21x = 1,928,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,584.72/2,079.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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