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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.72, 3,123.12 and 1,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.72, 3,123.12 and 1,353.08 is: 2,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.72 : 3,123.12 = 1,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.72/3,123.12 = 1,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.72x = 3,123.12 × 1,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.72x = 4,225,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,831.21/2,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.08

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