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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.29, 2,874.93 and 1,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.29, 2,874.93 and 1,199.27 is: 1,654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.29 : 2,874.93 = 1,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.29/2,874.93 = 1,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.29x = 2,874.93 × 1,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.29x = 3,447,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,802.93/2,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.98

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