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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.22, 3,127.08 and 1,356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.22, 3,127.08 and 1,356.32 is: 2,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.22 : 3,127.08 = 1,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.22/3,127.08 = 1,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.22x = 3,127.08 × 1,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.22x = 4,241,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,321.15/2,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.02

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