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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.28, 2,873.27 and 1,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.28, 2,873.27 and 1,243.08 is: 1,715.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.28 : 2,873.27 = 1,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.28/2,873.27 = 1,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.28x = 2,873.27 × 1,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.28x = 3,571,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,704.47/2,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.29

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