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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.04, 3,120.03 and 1,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.04, 3,120.03 and 1,155.34 is: 1,733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.04 : 3,120.03 = 1,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.04/3,120.03 = 1,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.04x = 3,120.03 × 1,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.04x = 3,604,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,679.86/2,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.82

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