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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.35, 3,127.01 and 1,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.35, 3,127.01 and 1,044.90 is: 1,566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.35 : 3,127.01 = 1,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.35/3,127.01 = 1,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.35x = 3,127.01 × 1,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.35x = 3,267,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,407.52/2,085.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.84

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