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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.96, 3,178.78 and 657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.96, 3,178.78 and 657.92 is: 986.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.96 : 3,178.78 = 657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.96/3,178.78 = 657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.96x = 3,178.78 × 657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.96x = 2,091,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,389.24/2,118.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.99

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