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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.20, 3,128.60 and 2,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.20, 3,128.60 and 2,052.40 is: 3,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.20 : 3,128.60 = 2,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.20/3,128.60 = 2,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.20x = 3,128.60 × 2,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.20x = 6,421,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,138.64/2,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.39

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