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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.48, 3,124.60 and 784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.48, 3,124.60 and 784.64 is: 1,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.48 : 3,124.60 = 784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.48/3,124.60 = 784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.48x = 3,124.60 × 784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.48x = 2,451,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,686.14/2,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.73

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