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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.69, 3,121.58 and 1,530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.69, 3,121.58 and 1,530.33 is: 2,297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.69 : 3,121.58 = 1,530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.69/3,121.58 = 1,530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.69x = 3,121.58 × 1,530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.69x = 4,777,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777,047.52/2,079.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.00

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