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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.15, 3,125.09 and 851.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.15, 3,125.09 and 851.23 is: 1,276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.15 : 3,125.09 = 851.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.15/3,125.09 = 851.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.15x = 3,125.09 × 851.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.15x = 2,660,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,170.36/2,083.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.99

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