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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.55 and 852.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.55 and 852.15 is: 1,278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.08 : 3,127.55 = 852.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.08/3,127.55 = 852.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.08x = 3,127.55 × 852.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.08x = 2,665,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,149.20/2,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.20

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