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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.08, 3,128.64 and 1,304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.08, 3,128.64 and 1,304.88 is: 1,957.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.08 : 3,128.64 = 1,304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.08/3,128.64 = 1,304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.08x = 3,128.64 × 1,304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.08x = 4,082,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,499.76/2,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.96

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