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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.84, 3,178.62 and 657.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.84, 3,178.62 and 657.71 is: 986.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.84 : 3,178.62 = 657.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.84/3,178.62 = 657.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.84x = 3,178.62 × 657.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.84x = 2,090,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,594.27/2,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.67

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