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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.01, 3,126.24 and 1,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.01, 3,126.24 and 1,096.92 is: 1,646.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.01 : 3,126.24 = 1,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.01/3,126.24 = 1,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.01x = 3,126.24 × 1,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.01x = 3,429,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,235.18/2,083.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.29

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