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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.31, 3,128.51 and 786.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.31, 3,128.51 and 786.79 is: 1,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.31 : 3,128.51 = 786.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.31/3,128.51 = 786.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.31x = 3,128.51 × 786.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.31x = 2,461,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,476.45/2,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.39

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