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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.08, 3,122.20 and 1,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.08, 3,122.20 and 1,041.68 is: 1,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.08 : 3,122.20 = 1,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.08/3,122.20 = 1,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.08x = 3,122.20 × 1,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.08x = 3,252,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,333.30/2,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.06

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