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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.51, 3,079.53 and 1,077.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.51, 3,079.53 and 1,077.93 is: 1,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.51 : 3,079.53 = 1,077.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.51/3,079.53 = 1,077.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.51x = 3,079.53 × 1,077.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.51x = 3,319,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,517.77/2,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.30

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