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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.15, 2,873.29 and 1,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.15, 2,873.29 and 1,137.92 is: 1,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.15 : 2,873.29 = 1,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.15/2,873.29 = 1,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.15x = 2,873.29 × 1,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.15x = 3,269,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,574.16/2,082.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.29

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