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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.48, 3,120.09 and 1,155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.48, 3,120.09 and 1,155.68 is: 1,734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.48 : 3,120.09 = 1,155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.48/3,120.09 = 1,155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.48x = 3,120.09 × 1,155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.48x = 3,605,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,817.38/2,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.00

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