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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.48, 3,116.58 and 1,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.48, 3,116.58 and 1,565.08 is: 2,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.48 : 3,116.58 = 1,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.48/3,116.58 = 1,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.48x = 3,116.58 × 1,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.48x = 4,877,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877,697.03/2,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.13

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