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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.47, 3,085.01 and 1,082.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.47, 3,085.01 and 1,082.65 is: 1,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.47 : 3,085.01 = 1,082.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.47/3,085.01 = 1,082.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.47x = 3,085.01 × 1,082.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.47x = 3,339,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,986.08/2,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.14

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