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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.34, 3,126.63 and 1,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.34, 3,126.63 and 1,031.14 is: 1,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.34 : 3,126.63 = 1,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.34/3,126.63 = 1,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.34x = 3,126.63 × 1,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.34x = 3,223,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,972.47/2,084.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.76

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