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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.12, 3,119.76 and 618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.12, 3,119.76 and 618.96 is: 928.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.12 : 3,119.76 = 618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.12/3,119.76 = 618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.12x = 3,119.76 × 618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.12x = 1,931,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,006.65/2,080.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.32

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