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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.06, 3,186.14 and 1,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.06, 3,186.14 and 1,085.80 is: 1,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.06 : 3,186.14 = 1,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.06/3,186.14 = 1,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.06x = 3,186.14 × 1,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.06x = 3,459,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,510.81/2,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.66

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