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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.93, 3,126.27 and 785.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.93, 3,126.27 and 785.41 is: 1,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.93 : 3,126.27 = 785.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.93/3,126.27 = 785.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.93x = 3,126.27 × 785.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.93x = 2,455,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,403.72/2,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.26

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