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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.12, 3,122.62 and 1,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.12, 3,122.62 and 1,041.55 is: 1,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.12 : 3,122.62 = 1,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.12/3,122.62 = 1,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.12x = 3,122.62 × 1,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.12x = 3,252,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,354.45/2,083.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.29

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