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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.38, 3,179.09 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.38, 3,179.09 and 580.38 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.38 : 3,179.09 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.38/3,179.09 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.38x = 3,179.09 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.38x = 1,845,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,080.25/2,119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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