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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.45, 3,121.27 and 912.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.45, 3,121.27 and 912.07 is: 1,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.45 : 3,121.27 = 912.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.45/3,121.27 = 912.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.45x = 3,121.27 × 912.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.45x = 2,846,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,816.73/2,082.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.05

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