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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.69, 3,179.74 and 580.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.69, 3,179.74 and 580.69 is: 871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.69 : 3,179.74 = 580.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.69/3,179.74 = 580.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.69x = 3,179.74 × 580.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.69x = 1,846,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,443.22/2,119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.09

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