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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.45, 3,078.65 and 1,392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.45, 3,078.65 and 1,392.69 is: 2,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.45 : 3,078.65 = 1,392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.45/3,078.65 = 1,392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.45x = 3,078.65 × 1,392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.45x = 4,287,605.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,605.07/2,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.02

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