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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.55, 3,125.40 and 2,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.55, 3,125.40 and 2,043.10 is: 3,070.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.55 : 3,125.40 = 2,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.55/3,125.40 = 2,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.55x = 3,125.40 × 2,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.55x = 6,385,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,504.74/2,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.62

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