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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.25, 3,177.60 and 579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.25, 3,177.60 and 579.25 is: 868.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.25 : 3,177.60 = 579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.25/3,177.60 = 579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.25x = 3,177.60 × 579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.25x = 1,840,621.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,621.90/2,118.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.94

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