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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119, 3,178.56 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119, 3,178.56 and 580 is: 870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119 : 3,178.56 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119/3,178.56 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119x = 3,178.56 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119x = 1,843,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,564.80/2,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.02

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