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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 3,127.67 and 836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 3,127.67 and 836.27 is: 1,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 3,127.67 = 836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/3,127.67 = 836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 3,127.67 × 836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 2,615,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,571.64/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.40

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