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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.95, 2,876.18 and 1,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.95, 2,876.18 and 1,244.52 is: 1,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.95 : 2,876.18 = 1,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.95/2,876.18 = 1,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.95x = 2,876.18 × 1,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.95x = 3,579,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,457.31/2,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.63

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