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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.28, 3,132.14 and 1,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.28, 3,132.14 and 1,675.24 is: 2,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.28 : 3,132.14 = 1,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.28/3,132.14 = 1,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.28x = 3,132.14 × 1,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.28x = 5,247,070.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,070.01/2,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.66

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