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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.32, 3,125.70 and 785.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.32, 3,125.70 and 785.16 is: 1,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.32 : 3,125.70 = 785.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.32/3,125.70 = 785.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.32x = 3,125.70 × 785.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.32x = 2,454,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,174.61/2,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.01

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