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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.18, 2,875.70 and 1,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.18, 2,875.70 and 1,244.73 is: 1,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.18 : 2,875.70 = 1,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.18/2,875.70 = 1,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.18x = 2,875.70 × 1,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.18x = 3,579,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,470.06/2,084.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.45

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