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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.58, 3,117.81 and 1,843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.58, 3,117.81 and 1,843.82 is: 2,759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.58 : 3,117.81 = 1,843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.58/3,117.81 = 1,843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.58x = 3,117.81 × 1,843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.58x = 5,748,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,680.43/2,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.04

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