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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.09, 3,268.38 and 619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.09, 3,268.38 and 619.23 is: 928.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.09 : 3,268.38 = 619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.09/3,268.38 = 619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.09x = 3,268.38 × 619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.09x = 2,023,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,878.95/2,179.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.77

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