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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.98, 3,180.31 and 658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.98, 3,180.31 and 658.83 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.98 : 3,180.31 = 658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.98/3,180.31 = 658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.98x = 3,180.31 × 658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.98x = 2,095,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,283.64/2,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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