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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.56, 3,126.70 and 1,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.56, 3,126.70 and 1,045.06 is: 1,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.56 : 3,126.70 = 1,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.56/3,126.70 = 1,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.56x = 3,126.70 × 1,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.56x = 3,267,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,589.10/2,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.77

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