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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.43, 3,121.69 and 1,465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.43, 3,121.69 and 1,465.84 is: 2,196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.43 : 3,121.69 = 1,465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.43/3,121.69 = 1,465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.43x = 3,121.69 × 1,465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.43x = 4,575,898.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,898.31/2,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.33

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