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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.93, 3,179.48 and 1,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.93, 3,179.48 and 1,009.59 is: 1,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.93 : 3,179.48 = 1,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.93/3,179.48 = 1,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.93x = 3,179.48 × 1,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.93x = 3,209,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,966.17/2,118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.90

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