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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.67, 3,124.64 and 1,042.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.67, 3,124.64 and 1,042.43 is: 1,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.67 : 3,124.64 = 1,042.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.67/3,124.64 = 1,042.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.67x = 3,124.64 × 1,042.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.67x = 3,257,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,218.48/2,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.21

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