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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.88, 3,125.75 and 851.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.88, 3,125.75 and 851.24 is: 1,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.88 : 3,125.75 = 851.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.88/3,125.75 = 851.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.88x = 3,125.75 × 851.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.88x = 2,660,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,766.99/2,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.83

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