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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.67, 3,127.64 and 1,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.67, 3,127.64 and 1,044.43 is: 1,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.67 : 3,127.64 = 1,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.67/3,127.64 = 1,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.67x = 3,127.64 × 1,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.67x = 3,266,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,601.05/2,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.21

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