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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.93, 2,876.15 and 1,298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.93, 2,876.15 and 1,298.23 is: 1,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.93 : 2,876.15 = 1,298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.93/2,876.15 = 1,298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.93x = 2,876.15 × 1,298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.93x = 3,733,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,904.21/2,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.76

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