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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.12, 3,124.08 and 987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.12, 3,124.08 and 987.26 is: 1,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.12 : 3,124.08 = 987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.12/3,124.08 = 987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.12x = 3,124.08 × 987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.12x = 3,084,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,279.22/2,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.32

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