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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.62, 3,122.33 and 1,899.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.62, 3,122.33 and 1,899.21 is: 2,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.62 : 3,122.33 = 1,899.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.62/3,122.33 = 1,899.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.62x = 3,122.33 × 1,899.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.62x = 5,929,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929,950.86/2,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.98

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