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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.54, 3,077.82 and 1,079.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.54, 3,077.82 and 1,079.58 is: 1,616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.54 : 3,077.82 = 1,079.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.54/3,077.82 = 1,079.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.54x = 3,077.82 × 1,079.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.54x = 3,322,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,752.92/2,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.49

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