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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.58, 2,875.23 and 1,199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.58, 2,875.23 and 1,199.33 is: 1,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.58 : 2,875.23 = 1,199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.58/2,875.23 = 1,199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.58x = 2,875.23 × 1,199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.58x = 3,448,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,335.22/2,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.01

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