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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.45, 3,125.40 and 1,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.45, 3,125.40 and 1,353.79 is: 2,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.45 : 3,125.40 = 1,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.45/3,125.40 = 1,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.45x = 3,125.40 × 1,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.45x = 4,231,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,135.27/2,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.91

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