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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.82, 2,876.39 and 1,199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.82, 2,876.39 and 1,199.97 is: 1,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.82 : 2,876.39 = 1,199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.82/2,876.39 = 1,199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.82x = 2,876.39 × 1,199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.82x = 3,451,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,580.21/2,083.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.38

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