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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.99, 3,117.92 and 1,155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.99, 3,117.92 and 1,155.96 is: 1,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.99 : 3,117.92 = 1,155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.99/3,117.92 = 1,155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.99x = 3,117.92 × 1,155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.99x = 3,604,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,185.02/2,079.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.79

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