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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.68, 3,119.54 and 1,203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.68, 3,119.54 and 1,203.53 is: 1,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.68 : 3,119.54 = 1,203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.68/3,119.54 = 1,203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.68x = 3,119.54 × 1,203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.68x = 3,754,438.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,438.36/2,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.30

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