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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.08, 3,122.56 and 1,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.08, 3,122.56 and 1,041.52 is: 1,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.08 : 3,122.56 = 1,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.08/3,122.56 = 1,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.08x = 3,122.56 × 1,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.08x = 3,252,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,208.69/2,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.25

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