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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.92, 2,876.50 and 1,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.92, 2,876.50 and 1,199.94 is: 1,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.92 : 2,876.50 = 1,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.92/2,876.50 = 1,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.92x = 2,876.50 × 1,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.92x = 3,451,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,621.41/2,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.31

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