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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.69, 3,120.06 and 618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.69, 3,120.06 and 618.81 is: 928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.69 : 3,120.06 = 618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.69/3,120.06 = 618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.69x = 3,120.06 × 618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.69x = 1,930,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,708.73/2,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.37

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