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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.02, 2,874.45 and 1,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.02, 2,874.45 and 1,244.67 is: 1,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.02 : 2,874.45 = 1,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.02/2,874.45 = 1,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.02x = 2,874.45 × 1,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.02x = 3,577,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,741.68/2,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.57

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