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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.84, 3,079.92 and 1,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.84, 3,079.92 and 1,082.72 is: 1,622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.84 : 3,079.92 = 1,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.84/3,079.92 = 1,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.84x = 3,079.92 × 1,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.84x = 3,334,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334,690.98/2,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.06

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