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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.37, 2,873.66 and 1,138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.37, 2,873.66 and 1,138.17 is: 1,570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.37 : 2,873.66 = 1,138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.37/2,873.66 = 1,138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.37x = 2,873.66 × 1,138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.37x = 3,270,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,693.54/2,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.66

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