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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.33, 3,124.71 and 1,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.33, 3,124.71 and 1,158.66 is: 1,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.33 : 3,124.71 = 1,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.33/3,124.71 = 1,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.33x = 3,124.71 × 1,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.33x = 3,620,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,476.49/2,082.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.67

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