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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.08, 3,115.56 and 1,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.08, 3,115.56 and 1,842.32 is: 2,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.08 : 3,115.56 = 1,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.08/3,115.56 = 1,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.08x = 3,115.56 × 1,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.08x = 5,739,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,858.50/2,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.79

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