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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.30, 3,123.66 and 1,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.30, 3,123.66 and 1,028.50 is: 1,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.30 : 3,123.66 = 1,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.30/3,123.66 = 1,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.30x = 3,123.66 × 1,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.30x = 3,212,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,676.50/2,084.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.37

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