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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.08, 3,125.66 and 1,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.08, 3,125.66 and 1,263.40 is: 1,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.08 : 3,125.66 = 1,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.08/3,125.66 = 1,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.08x = 3,125.66 × 1,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.08x = 3,948,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,958.84/2,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.73

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