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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.94, 3,123.82 and 1,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.94, 3,123.82 and 1,096.28 is: 1,642.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.94 : 3,123.82 = 1,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.94/3,123.82 = 1,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.94x = 3,123.82 × 1,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.94x = 3,424,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,590.26/2,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.54

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