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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.41, 3,123.60 and 1,390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.41, 3,123.60 and 1,390.43 is: 2,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.41 : 3,123.60 = 1,390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.41/3,123.60 = 1,390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.41x = 3,123.60 × 1,390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.41x = 4,343,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,147.15/2,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.63

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