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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.36, 3,079.41 and 1,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.36, 3,079.41 and 1,078.20 is: 1,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.36 : 3,079.41 = 1,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.36/3,079.41 = 1,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.36x = 3,079.41 × 1,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.36x = 3,320,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,219.86/2,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.76

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