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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.69, 3,127.20 and 1,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.69, 3,127.20 and 1,045.41 is: 1,567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.69 : 3,127.20 = 1,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.69/3,127.20 = 1,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.69x = 3,127.20 × 1,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.69x = 3,269,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,206.15/2,085.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.45

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