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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.50, 3,125.67 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.50, 3,125.67 and 929.25 is: 1,394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.50 : 3,125.67 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.50/3,125.67 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.50x = 3,125.67 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.50x = 2,904,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,528.85/2,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.06

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