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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.70, 3,079.80 and 1,077.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.70, 3,079.80 and 1,077.54 is: 1,617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.70 : 3,079.80 = 1,077.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.70/3,079.80 = 1,077.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.70x = 3,079.80 × 1,077.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.70x = 3,318,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,607.69/2,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.49

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