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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.89, 3,130.36 and 1,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.89, 3,130.36 and 1,045.60 is: 1,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.89 : 3,130.36 = 1,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.89/3,130.36 = 1,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.89x = 3,130.36 × 1,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.89x = 3,273,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,093.98/2,085.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.16

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