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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.90, 2,874.25 and 1,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.90, 2,874.25 and 1,243.54 is: 1,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.90 : 2,874.25 = 1,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.90/2,874.25 = 1,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.90x = 2,874.25 × 1,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.90x = 3,574,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,244.85/2,082.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.99

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