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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.87, 3,123.44 and 849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.87, 3,123.44 and 849.44 is: 1,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.87 : 3,123.44 = 849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.87/3,123.44 = 849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.87x = 3,123.44 × 849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.87x = 2,653,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,178.43/2,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.81

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