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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.21, 3,128.47 and 1,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.21, 3,128.47 and 1,253.23 is: 1,880.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.21 : 3,128.47 = 1,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.21/3,128.47 = 1,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.21x = 3,128.47 × 1,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.21x = 3,920,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,681.50/2,085.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.23

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