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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.78, 3,180.03 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.78, 3,180.03 and 658.64 is: 988.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.78 : 3,180.03 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.78/3,180.03 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.78x = 3,180.03 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.78x = 2,094,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,500.44/2,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.07

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