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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.06, 3,125.94 and 1,158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.06, 3,125.94 and 1,158.85 is: 1,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.06 : 3,125.94 = 1,158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.06/3,125.94 = 1,158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.06x = 3,125.94 × 1,158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.06x = 3,622,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,483.41/2,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.02

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