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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.96, 3,117.90 and 1,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.96, 3,117.90 and 1,155.96 is: 1,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.96 : 3,117.90 = 1,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.96/3,117.90 = 1,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.96x = 3,117.90 × 1,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.96x = 3,604,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,167.68/2,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.81

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