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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.30, 3,117.45 and 2,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.30, 3,117.45 and 2,059.10 is: 3,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.30 : 3,117.45 = 2,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.30/3,117.45 = 2,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.30x = 3,117.45 × 2,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.30x = 6,419,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,419,141.30/2,078.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.65

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