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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.38, 3,125.91 and 785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.38, 3,125.91 and 785.22 is: 1,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.38 : 3,125.91 = 785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.38/3,125.91 = 785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.38x = 3,125.91 × 785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.38x = 2,454,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,527.05/2,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.15

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