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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.41, 3,125.68 and 1,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.41, 3,125.68 and 1,042.16 is: 1,563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.41 : 3,125.68 = 1,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.41/3,125.68 = 1,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.41x = 3,125.68 × 1,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.41x = 3,257,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,440.44/2,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.51

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