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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.54, 3,119.28 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.54, 3,119.28 and 619.68 is: 929.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.54 : 3,119.28 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.54/3,119.28 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.54x = 3,119.28 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.54x = 1,932,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,955.43/2,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.51

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