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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.52, 3,121.82 and 1,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.52, 3,121.82 and 1,095.12 is: 1,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.52 : 3,121.82 = 1,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.52/3,121.82 = 1,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.52x = 3,121.82 × 1,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.52x = 3,418,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,767.52/2,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.65

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