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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.41, 3,179.57 and 1,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.41, 3,179.57 and 1,079.16 is: 1,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.41 : 3,179.57 = 1,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.41/3,179.57 = 1,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.41x = 3,179.57 × 1,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.41x = 3,431,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,253.51/2,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.73

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