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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.14, 2,874.72 and 1,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.14, 2,874.72 and 1,243.80 is: 1,716.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.14 : 2,874.72 = 1,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.14/2,874.72 = 1,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.14x = 2,874.72 × 1,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.14x = 3,575,576.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,576.74/2,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.44

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