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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.08, 2,873.44 and 1,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.08, 2,873.44 and 1,296.25 is: 1,788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.08 : 2,873.44 = 1,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.08/2,873.44 = 1,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.08x = 2,873.44 × 1,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.08x = 3,724,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,691.04/2,082.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.93

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