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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.83, 3,178.55 and 658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.83, 3,178.55 and 658.11 is: 987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.83 : 3,178.55 = 658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.83/3,178.55 = 658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.83x = 3,178.55 × 658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.83x = 2,091,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,835.54/2,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.26

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