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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.37, 3,079.34 and 1,066.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.37, 3,079.34 and 1,066.19 is: 1,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.37 : 3,079.34 = 1,066.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.37/3,079.34 = 1,066.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.37x = 3,079.34 × 1,066.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.37x = 3,283,140.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,140.79/2,054.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.13

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