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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.86, 3,179.43 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.86, 3,179.43 and 580.50 is: 870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.86 : 3,179.43 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.86/3,179.43 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.86x = 3,179.43 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.86x = 1,845,659.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,659.12/2,119.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.65

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