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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.28, 3,118.76 and 1,219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.28, 3,118.76 and 1,219.76 is: 1,829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.28 : 3,118.76 = 1,219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.28/3,118.76 = 1,219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.28x = 3,118.76 × 1,219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.28x = 3,804,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,138.70/2,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.55

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