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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.81, 3,119.82 and 1,690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.81, 3,119.82 and 1,690.98 is: 2,532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.81 : 3,119.82 = 1,690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.81/3,119.82 = 1,690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.81x = 3,119.82 × 1,690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.81x = 5,275,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275,535.18/2,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.89

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