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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.92, 3,008.24 and 1,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.92, 3,008.24 and 1,079.40 is: 1,619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.92 : 3,008.24 = 1,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.92/3,008.24 = 1,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.92x = 3,008.24 × 1,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.92x = 3,247,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,094.26/2,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.56

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