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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.37, 3,125.94 and 1,205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.37, 3,125.94 and 1,205.79 is: 1,808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.37 : 3,125.94 = 1,205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.37/3,125.94 = 1,205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.37x = 3,125.94 × 1,205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.37x = 3,769,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,227.19/2,084.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.33

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