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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.45, 3,121.63 and 1,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.45, 3,121.63 and 1,040.89 is: 1,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.45 : 3,121.63 = 1,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.45/3,121.63 = 1,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.45x = 3,121.63 × 1,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.45x = 3,249,273.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,273.45/2,082.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.31

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