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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.42, 3,128.16 and 786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.42, 3,128.16 and 786.54 is: 1,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.42 : 3,128.16 = 786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.42/3,128.16 = 786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.42x = 3,128.16 × 786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.42x = 2,460,422.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,422.97/2,085.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.82

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