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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.23, 2,874.38 and 1,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.23, 2,874.38 and 1,244.20 is: 1,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.23 : 2,874.38 = 1,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.23/2,874.38 = 1,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.23x = 2,874.38 × 1,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.23x = 3,576,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,297.38/2,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.71

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