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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.62, 3,080.70 and 1,079.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.62, 3,080.70 and 1,079.78 is: 1,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.62 : 3,080.70 = 1,079.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.62/3,080.70 = 1,079.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.62x = 3,080.70 × 1,079.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.62x = 3,326,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,462.84/2,053.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.80

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