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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.35, 3,125.94 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.35, 3,125.94 and 913.61 is: 1,370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.35 : 3,125.94 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.35/3,125.94 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.35x = 3,125.94 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.35x = 2,855,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,869.85/2,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.81

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