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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.28, 3,125.69 and 973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.28, 3,125.69 and 973.32 is: 1,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.28 : 3,125.69 = 973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.28/3,125.69 = 973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.28x = 3,125.69 × 973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.28x = 3,042,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,315.50/2,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.35

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