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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.35, 3,081.24 and 1,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.35, 3,081.24 and 1,129.14 is: 1,694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.35 : 3,081.24 = 1,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.35/3,081.24 = 1,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.35x = 3,081.24 × 1,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.35x = 3,479,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,151.33/2,053.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.38

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