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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.17, 2,874.75 and 1,199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.17, 2,874.75 and 1,199.02 is: 1,654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.17 : 2,874.75 = 1,199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.17/2,874.75 = 1,199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.17x = 2,874.75 × 1,199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.17x = 3,446,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,882.75/2,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.63

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