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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.63, 2,874.79 and 1,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.63, 2,874.79 and 1,199.41 is: 1,654.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.63 : 2,874.79 = 1,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.63/2,874.79 = 1,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.63x = 2,874.79 × 1,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.63x = 3,448,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,041.69/2,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.83

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