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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.73, 3,179.69 and 658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.73, 3,179.69 and 658.68 is: 988.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.73 : 3,179.69 = 658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.73/3,179.69 = 658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.73x = 3,179.69 × 658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.73x = 2,094,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,394.92/2,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.05

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