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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.94, 2,871.75 and 1,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.94, 2,871.75 and 1,336.84 is: 1,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.94 : 2,871.75 = 1,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.94/2,871.75 = 1,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.94x = 2,871.75 × 1,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.94x = 3,839,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,068.10/2,081.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.99

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