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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.83, 2,832.45 and 1,213.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.83, 2,832.45 and 1,213.57 is: 1,674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.83 : 2,832.45 = 1,213.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.83/2,832.45 = 1,213.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.83x = 2,832.45 × 1,213.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.83x = 3,437,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,362.18/2,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.45

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