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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.52, 2,875.91 and 1,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.52, 2,875.91 and 1,199.91 is: 1,656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.52 : 2,875.91 = 1,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.52/2,875.91 = 1,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.52x = 2,875.91 × 1,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.52x = 3,450,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,827.17/2,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.25

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