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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.20, 3,111.12 and 1,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.20, 3,111.12 and 1,591.52 is: 2,381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.20 : 3,111.12 = 1,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.20/3,111.12 = 1,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.20x = 3,111.12 × 1,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.20x = 4,951,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,409.70/2,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.40

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