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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.78, 3,126.32 and 1,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.78, 3,126.32 and 1,044.40 is: 1,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.78 : 3,126.32 = 1,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.78/3,126.32 = 1,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.78x = 3,126.32 × 1,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.78x = 3,265,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,128.61/2,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.17

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