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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.29, 3,127.96 and 1,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.29, 3,127.96 and 1,045.55 is: 1,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.29 : 3,127.96 = 1,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.29/3,127.96 = 1,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.29x = 3,127.96 × 1,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.29x = 3,270,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,438.58/2,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.59

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