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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.98, 2,876.19 and 1,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.98, 2,876.19 and 1,200.30 is: 1,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.98 : 2,876.19 = 1,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.98/2,876.19 = 1,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.98x = 2,876.19 × 1,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.98x = 3,452,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,290.86/2,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.59

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