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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.50, 3,126.22 and 1,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.50, 3,126.22 and 1,205.76 is: 1,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.50 : 3,126.22 = 1,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.50/3,126.22 = 1,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.50x = 3,126.22 × 1,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.50x = 3,769,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,472.53/2,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.94

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