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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.56 and 525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.08, 3,127.56 and 525.08 is: 787.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.08 : 3,127.56 = 525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.08/3,127.56 = 525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.08x = 3,127.56 × 525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.08x = 1,642,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,219.20/2,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.60

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