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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.55, 3,079.64 and 1,130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.55, 3,079.64 and 1,130.15 is: 1,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.55 : 3,079.64 = 1,130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.55/3,079.64 = 1,130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.55x = 3,079.64 × 1,130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.55x = 3,480,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,434.10/2,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.84

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