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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.06, 3,128.13 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.06, 3,128.13 and 786.54 is: 1,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.06 : 3,128.13 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.06/3,128.13 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.06x = 3,128.13 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.06x = 2,460,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,399.37/2,085.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.01

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