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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.24 and 786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.24 and 786.12 is: 1,179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.08 : 3,127.24 = 786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.08/3,127.24 = 786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.08x = 3,127.24 × 786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.08x = 2,458,385.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458,385.91/2,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.04

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