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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.18, 2,872.94 and 1,242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.18, 2,872.94 and 1,242.73 is: 1,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.18 : 2,872.94 = 1,242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.18/2,872.94 = 1,242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.18x = 2,872.94 × 1,242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.18x = 3,570,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,276.93/2,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.68

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