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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.62, 3,085.20 and 1,082.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.62, 3,085.20 and 1,082.79 is: 1,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.62 : 3,085.20 = 1,082.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.62/3,085.20 = 1,082.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.62x = 3,085.20 × 1,082.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.62x = 3,340,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,623.71/2,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.33

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