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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 3,079.56 and 1,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 3,079.56 and 1,360.54 is: 2,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 3,079.56 = 1,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/3,079.56 = 1,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 3,079.56 × 1,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 4,189,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,864.56/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.35

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