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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053, 3,081.66 and 1,129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053, 3,081.66 and 1,129.24 is: 1,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053 : 3,081.66 = 1,129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053/3,081.66 = 1,129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053x = 3,081.66 × 1,129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053x = 3,479,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,933.74/2,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.05

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