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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.92, 3,122.90 and 783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.92, 3,122.90 and 783.26 is: 1,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.92 : 3,122.90 = 783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.92/3,122.90 = 783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.92x = 3,122.90 × 783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.92x = 2,446,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,042.65/2,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.33

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