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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.14, 3,112.51 and 2,026.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.14, 3,112.51 and 2,026.72 is: 3,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.14 : 3,112.51 = 2,026.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.14/3,112.51 = 2,026.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.14x = 3,112.51 × 2,026.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.14x = 6,308,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308,188.89/2,085.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.30

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