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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.43, 3,177.63 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.43, 3,177.63 and 579.43 is: 869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.43 : 3,177.63 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.43/3,177.63 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.43x = 3,177.63 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.43x = 1,841,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,214.15/2,118.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.14

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