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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.44, 2,875.50 and 1,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.44, 2,875.50 and 1,199.08 is: 1,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.44 : 2,875.50 = 1,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.44/2,875.50 = 1,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.44x = 2,875.50 × 1,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.44x = 3,447,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,934.17/2,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.92

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