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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.37, 3,124.44 and 1,204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.37, 3,124.44 and 1,204.79 is: 1,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.37 : 3,124.44 = 1,204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.37/3,124.44 = 1,204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.37x = 3,124.44 × 1,204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.37x = 3,764,278.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,278.45/2,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.83

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