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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.19, 3,122.37 and 912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.19, 3,122.37 and 912.92 is: 1,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.19 : 3,122.37 = 912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.19/3,122.37 = 912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.19x = 3,122.37 × 912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.19x = 2,850,474.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,474.02/2,083.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.32

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