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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.28, 2,874.96 and 1,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.28, 2,874.96 and 1,244.36 is: 1,717.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.28 : 2,874.96 = 1,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.28/2,874.96 = 1,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.28x = 2,874.96 × 1,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.28x = 3,577,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,492.41/2,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.24

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