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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.62, 3,125.68 and 1,161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.62, 3,125.68 and 1,161.61 is: 1,740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.62 : 3,125.68 = 1,161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.62/3,125.68 = 1,161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.62x = 3,125.68 × 1,161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.62x = 3,630,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,810.43/2,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.88

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