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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.57, 3,125.41 and 912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.57, 3,125.41 and 912.97 is: 1,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.57 : 3,125.41 = 912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.57/3,125.41 = 912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.57x = 3,125.41 × 912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.57x = 2,853,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,405.57/2,083.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.48

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