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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.21, 3,080.58 and 1,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.21, 3,080.58 and 1,232.07 is: 1,848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.21 : 3,080.58 = 1,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.21/3,080.58 = 1,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.21x = 3,080.58 × 1,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.21x = 3,795,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,487.12/2,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.56

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