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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.37, 3,116.98 and 1,155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.37, 3,116.98 and 1,155.34 is: 1,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.37 : 3,116.98 = 1,155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.37/3,116.98 = 1,155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.37x = 3,116.98 × 1,155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.37x = 3,601,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,150.31/2,079.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.85

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