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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.53, 3,179.10 and 658.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.53, 3,179.10 and 658.71 is: 988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.53 : 3,179.10 = 658.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.53/3,179.10 = 658.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.53x = 3,179.10 × 658.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.53x = 2,094,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,104.96/2,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.00

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