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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.23, 3,123.39 and 1,534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.23, 3,123.39 and 1,534.91 is: 2,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.23 : 3,123.39 = 1,534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.23/3,123.39 = 1,534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.23x = 3,123.39 × 1,534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.23x = 4,794,112.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,112.68/2,079.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.72

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