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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.34, 2,876.25 and 1,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.34, 2,876.25 and 1,298.45 is: 1,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.34 : 2,876.25 = 1,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.34/2,876.25 = 1,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.34x = 2,876.25 × 1,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.34x = 3,734,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,652.43/2,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.63

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