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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.95, 3,126.92 and 1,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.95, 3,126.92 and 1,044.05 is: 1,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.95 : 3,126.92 = 1,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.95/3,126.92 = 1,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.95x = 3,126.92 × 1,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.95x = 3,264,639.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,639.97/2,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.56

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