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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.65, 3,125.49 and 784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.65, 3,125.49 and 784.20 is: 1,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.65 : 3,125.49 = 784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.65/3,125.49 = 784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.65x = 3,125.49 × 784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.65x = 2,451,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,009.26/2,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.31

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