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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.48, 3,126.11 and 785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.48, 3,126.11 and 785.64 is: 1,178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.48 : 3,126.11 = 785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.48/3,126.11 = 785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.48x = 3,126.11 × 785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.48x = 2,455,993.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,993.13/2,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.23

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