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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.55, 3,126.19 and 912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.55, 3,126.19 and 912.95 is: 1,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.55 : 3,126.19 = 912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.55/3,126.19 = 912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.55x = 3,126.19 × 912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.55x = 2,854,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,055.16/2,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.80

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