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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.48, 3,129.22 and 1,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.48, 3,129.22 and 1,219.86 is: 1,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.48 : 3,129.22 = 1,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.48/3,129.22 = 1,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.48x = 3,129.22 × 1,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.48x = 3,817,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,210.31/2,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.37

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