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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.14, 3,123.33 and 849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.14, 3,123.33 and 849.52 is: 1,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.14 : 3,123.33 = 849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.14/3,123.33 = 849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.14x = 3,123.33 × 849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.14x = 2,653,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,332.02/2,082.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.33

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