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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.02, 3,080.87 and 1,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.02, 3,080.87 and 1,129.02 is: 1,695.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.02 : 3,080.87 = 1,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.02/3,080.87 = 1,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.02x = 3,080.87 × 1,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.02x = 3,478,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,358.20/2,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.09

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