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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.23, 3,124.85 and 850.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.23, 3,124.85 and 850.42 is: 1,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.23 : 3,124.85 = 850.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.23/3,124.85 = 850.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.23x = 3,124.85 × 850.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.23x = 2,657,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,445.17/2,083.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.64

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