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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.18, 3,079.22 and 1,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.18, 3,079.22 and 1,273.10 is: 1,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.18 : 3,079.22 = 1,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.18/3,079.22 = 1,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.18x = 3,079.22 × 1,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.18x = 3,920,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,133.22/2,052.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.23

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