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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.68, 3,178.39 and 657.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.68, 3,178.39 and 657.98 is: 987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.68 : 3,178.39 = 657.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.68/3,178.39 = 657.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.68x = 3,178.39 × 657.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.68x = 2,091,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,317.05/2,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.08

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