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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.59, 3,123.80 and 1,261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.59, 3,123.80 and 1,261.64 is: 1,891.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.59 : 3,123.80 = 1,261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.59/3,123.80 = 1,261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.59x = 3,123.80 × 1,261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.59x = 3,941,117.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,117.26/2,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.50

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