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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.62, 3,117.35 and 1,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.62, 3,117.35 and 1,155.59 is: 1,732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.62 : 3,117.35 = 1,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.62/3,117.35 = 1,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.62x = 3,117.35 × 1,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.62x = 3,602,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,365.79/2,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.23

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