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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.30, 2,873.22 and 1,296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.30, 2,873.22 and 1,296.06 is: 1,788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.30 : 2,873.22 = 1,296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.30/2,873.22 = 1,296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.30x = 2,873.22 × 1,296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.30x = 3,723,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,865.51/2,082.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.34

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