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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.76, 3,119.52 and 618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.76, 3,119.52 and 618.92 is: 928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.76 : 3,119.52 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.76/3,119.52 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.76x = 3,119.52 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.76x = 1,930,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,733.32/2,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.34

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