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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.18, 3,076.26 and 1,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.18, 3,076.26 and 1,129.52 is: 1,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.18 : 3,076.26 = 1,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.18/3,076.26 = 1,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.18x = 3,076.26 × 1,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.18x = 3,474,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,697.20/2,053.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.35

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