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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.28, 3,125.10 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.28, 3,125.10 and 1,043.04 is: 1,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.28 : 3,125.10 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.28/3,125.10 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.28x = 3,125.10 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.28x = 3,259,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,604.30/2,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.90

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