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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.28, 3,122.70 and 1,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.28, 3,122.70 and 1,041.23 is: 1,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.28 : 3,122.70 = 1,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.28/3,122.70 = 1,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.28x = 3,122.70 × 1,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.28x = 3,251,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,448.92/2,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.74

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