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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.32, 3,122.94 and 1,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.32, 3,122.94 and 1,041.28 is: 1,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.32 : 3,122.94 = 1,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.32/3,122.94 = 1,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.32x = 3,122.94 × 1,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.32x = 3,251,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,854.96/2,081.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.40

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