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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.13, 3,118.47 and 1,258.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.13, 3,118.47 and 1,258.91 is: 1,884.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.13 : 3,118.47 = 1,258.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.13/3,118.47 = 1,258.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.13x = 3,118.47 × 1,258.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.13x = 3,925,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,864.45/2,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.60

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