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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.98, 3,179.90 and 580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.98, 3,179.90 and 580.98 is: 871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.98 : 3,179.90 = 580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.98/3,179.90 = 580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.98x = 3,179.90 × 580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.98x = 1,847,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,458.30/2,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.45

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