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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.94, 3,125.04 and 784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.94, 3,125.04 and 784.60 is: 1,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.94 : 3,125.04 = 784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.94/3,125.04 = 784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.94x = 3,125.04 × 784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.94x = 2,451,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,906.38/2,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.14

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