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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.50, 3,125.10 and 1,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.50, 3,125.10 and 1,056.50 is: 1,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.50 : 3,125.10 = 1,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.50/3,125.10 = 1,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.50x = 3,125.10 × 1,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.50x = 3,301,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,668.15/2,082.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.43

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