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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.40, 3,117.66 and 1,092.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.40, 3,117.66 and 1,092.79 is: 1,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.40 : 3,117.66 = 1,092.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.40/3,117.66 = 1,092.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.40x = 3,117.66 × 1,092.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.40x = 3,406,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,947.67/2,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.43

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