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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.80, 3,125.28 and 1,352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.80, 3,125.28 and 1,352.72 is: 2,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.80 : 3,125.28 = 1,352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.80/3,125.28 = 1,352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.80x = 3,125.28 × 1,352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.80x = 4,227,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,628.76/2,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.78

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