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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.90, 2,875.96 and 1,298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.90, 2,875.96 and 1,298.06 is: 1,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.90 : 2,875.96 = 1,298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.90/2,875.96 = 1,298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.90x = 2,875.96 × 1,298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.90x = 3,733,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,168.64/2,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.43

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