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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.93, 2,868.74 and 1,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.93, 2,868.74 and 1,483.72 is: 2,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.93 : 2,868.74 = 1,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.93/2,868.74 = 1,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.93x = 2,868.74 × 1,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.93x = 4,256,406.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,406.91/2,080.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.43

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