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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.01, 3,122.96 and 1,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.01, 3,122.96 and 1,261.08 is: 1,890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.01 : 3,122.96 = 1,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.01/3,122.96 = 1,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.01x = 3,122.96 × 1,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.01x = 3,938,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,296.09/2,083.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.68

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