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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.04, 3,119.40 and 1,040.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.04, 3,119.40 and 1,040.08 is: 1,560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.04 : 3,119.40 = 1,040.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.04/3,119.40 = 1,040.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.04x = 3,119.40 × 1,040.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.04x = 3,244,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,425.55/2,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.54

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