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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.54, 2,875.49 and 1,199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.54, 2,875.49 and 1,199.38 is: 1,655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.54 : 2,875.49 = 1,199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.54/2,875.49 = 1,199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.54x = 2,875.49 × 1,199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.54x = 3,448,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,805.20/2,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.26

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