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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.48, 3,125.95 and 1,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.48, 3,125.95 and 1,159.84 is: 1,741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.48 : 3,125.95 = 1,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.48/3,125.95 = 1,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.48x = 3,125.95 × 1,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.48x = 3,625,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,601.85/2,082.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.00

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