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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.60, 3,114.33 and 1,812.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.60, 3,114.33 and 1,812.36 is: 2,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.60 : 3,114.33 = 1,812.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.60/3,114.33 = 1,812.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.60x = 3,114.33 × 1,812.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.60x = 5,644,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,287.12/2,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.31

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