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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 3,125.16 and 989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 3,125.16 and 989.28 is: 1,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 3,125.16 = 989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/3,125.16 = 989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 3,125.16 × 989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 3,091,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,658.28/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.72

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