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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.67, 2,875.82 and 1,199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.67, 2,875.82 and 1,199.29 is: 1,655.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.67 : 2,875.82 = 1,199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.67/2,875.82 = 1,199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.67x = 2,875.82 × 1,199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.67x = 3,448,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,942.17/2,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.22

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