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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.87, 2,874.33 and 1,138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.87, 2,874.33 and 1,138.68 is: 1,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.87 : 2,874.33 = 1,138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.87/2,874.33 = 1,138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.87x = 2,874.33 × 1,138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.87x = 3,272,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,942.08/2,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.36

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