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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.81, 2,873.84 and 1,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.81, 2,873.84 and 1,174.35 is: 1,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.81 : 2,873.84 = 1,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.81/2,873.84 = 1,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.81x = 2,873.84 × 1,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.81x = 3,374,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,894.00/2,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.36

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