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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.75, 3,120.14 and 618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.75, 3,120.14 and 618.90 is: 928.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.75 : 3,120.14 = 618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.75/3,120.14 = 618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.75x = 3,120.14 × 618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.75x = 1,931,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,054.65/2,079.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.50

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