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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.25, 3,102.47 and 1,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.25, 3,102.47 and 1,957.50 is: 2,915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.25 : 3,102.47 = 1,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.25/3,102.47 = 1,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.25x = 3,102.47 × 1,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.25x = 6,073,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,082.58/2,083.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.19

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