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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.52, 3,142.88 and 2,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.52, 3,142.88 and 2,043.68 is: 3,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.52 : 3,142.88 = 2,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.52/3,142.88 = 2,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.52x = 3,142.88 × 2,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.52x = 6,423,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,041.00/2,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.71

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