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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.58, 3,125.14 and 834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.58, 3,125.14 and 834.70 is: 1,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.58 : 3,125.14 = 834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.58/3,125.14 = 834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.58x = 3,125.14 × 834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.58x = 2,608,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,546.55/2,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.95

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