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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.26, 3,118.35 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.26, 3,118.35 and 618.08 is: 926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.26 : 3,118.35 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.26/3,118.35 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.26x = 3,118.35 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.26x = 1,927,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,374.18/2,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.95

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