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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.29, 3,120.41 and 1,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.29, 3,120.41 and 1,155.58 is: 1,734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.29 : 3,120.41 = 1,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.29/3,120.41 = 1,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.29x = 3,120.41 × 1,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.29x = 3,605,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,878.48/2,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.19

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