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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.22, 2,873.25 and 1,197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.22, 2,873.25 and 1,197.85 is: 1,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.22 : 2,873.25 = 1,197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.22/2,873.25 = 1,197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.22x = 2,873.25 × 1,197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.22x = 3,441,722.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,722.51/2,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.91

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