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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.71, 3,079.95 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.71, 3,079.95 and 1,079.28 is: 1,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.71 : 3,079.95 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.71/3,079.95 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.71x = 3,079.95 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.71x = 3,324,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,128.44/2,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.60

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