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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.54, 3,128.94 and 915.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.54, 3,128.94 and 915.06 is: 1,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.54 : 3,128.94 = 915.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.54/3,128.94 = 915.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.54x = 3,128.94 × 915.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.54x = 2,863,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,167.84/2,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.87

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