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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.64, 3,125.94 and 932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.64, 3,125.94 and 932.20 is: 1,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.64 : 3,125.94 = 932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.64/3,125.94 = 932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.64x = 3,125.94 × 932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.64x = 2,914,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,001.27/2,085.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.17

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