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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.21, 3,122.10 and 1,862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.21, 3,122.10 and 1,862.55 is: 2,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.21 : 3,122.10 = 1,862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.21/3,122.10 = 1,862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.21x = 3,122.10 × 1,862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.21x = 5,815,067.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,067.36/2,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.40

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