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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.45, 3,269.21 and 619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.45, 3,269.21 and 619.45 is: 929.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.45 : 3,269.21 = 619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.45/3,269.21 = 619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.45x = 3,269.21 × 619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.45x = 2,025,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,119.25/2,179.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.19

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