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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.66, 3,177.96 and 579.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.66, 3,177.96 and 579.66 is: 869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.66 : 3,177.96 = 579.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.66/3,177.96 = 579.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.66x = 3,177.96 × 579.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.66x = 1,842,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,136.29/2,118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.48

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