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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.52, 3,123.86 and 783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.52, 3,123.86 and 783.88 is: 1,175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.52 : 3,123.86 = 783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.52/3,123.86 = 783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.52x = 3,123.86 × 783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.52x = 2,448,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,731.38/2,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.29

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