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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.38, 2,873.68 and 1,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.38, 2,873.68 and 1,150.88 is: 1,588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.38 : 2,873.68 = 1,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.38/2,873.68 = 1,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.38x = 2,873.68 × 1,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.38x = 3,307,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,243.59/2,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.21

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