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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.44, 3,123.78 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.44, 3,123.78 and 783.92 is: 1,175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.44 : 3,123.78 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.44/3,123.78 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.44x = 3,123.78 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.44x = 2,448,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,793.62/2,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.93

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