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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.20, 3,129.60 and 1,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.20, 3,129.60 and 1,045.12 is: 1,567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.20 : 3,129.60 = 1,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.20/3,129.60 = 1,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.20x = 3,129.60 × 1,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.20x = 3,270,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,807.55/2,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.08

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