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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.48, 3,118.80 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.48, 3,118.80 and 618.50 is: 927.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.48 : 3,118.80 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.48/3,118.80 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.48x = 3,118.80 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.48x = 1,928,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,977.80/2,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.63

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