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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.02, 3,119.45 and 1,430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.02, 3,119.45 and 1,430.82 is: 2,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.02 : 3,119.45 = 1,430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.02/3,119.45 = 1,430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.02x = 3,119.45 × 1,430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.02x = 4,463,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463,364.29/2,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.86

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