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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.83, 3,126.96 and 1,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.83, 3,126.96 and 1,160.16 is: 1,740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.83 : 3,126.96 = 1,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.83/3,126.96 = 1,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.83x = 3,126.96 × 1,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.83x = 3,627,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,773.91/2,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.92

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