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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.68, 3,119.56 and 618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.68, 3,119.56 and 618.94 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.68 : 3,119.56 = 618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.68/3,119.56 = 618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.68x = 3,119.56 × 618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.68x = 1,930,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,820.47/2,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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