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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.96, 3,125.64 and 785.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.96, 3,125.64 and 785.26 is: 1,177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.96 : 3,125.64 = 785.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.96/3,125.64 = 785.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.96x = 3,125.64 × 785.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.96x = 2,454,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,440.07/2,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.78

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