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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.10, 3,178.58 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.10, 3,178.58 and 559.04 is: 838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.10 : 3,178.58 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.10/3,178.58 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.10x = 3,178.58 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.10x = 1,776,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,934.68/2,119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.53

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