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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.37, 3,122.98 and 1,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.37, 3,122.98 and 1,159.34 is: 1,737.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.37 : 3,122.98 = 1,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.37/3,122.98 = 1,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.37x = 3,122.98 × 1,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.37x = 3,620,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,577.12/2,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.85

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