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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.26, 4,172.76 and 2,085.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.26, 4,172.76 and 2,085.44 is: 3,125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.26 : 4,172.76 = 2,085.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.26/4,172.76 = 2,085.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.26x = 4,172.76 × 2,085.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.26x = 8,702,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,040.61/2,784.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.44

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