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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.86, 3,119.72 and 619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.86, 3,119.72 and 619.02 is: 928.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.86 : 3,119.72 = 619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.86/3,119.72 = 619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.86x = 3,119.72 × 619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.86x = 1,931,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,169.07/2,079.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.51

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