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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.88, 2,877.15 and 1,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.88, 2,877.15 and 1,694.62 is: 2,340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.88 : 2,877.15 = 1,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.88/2,877.15 = 1,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.88x = 2,877.15 × 1,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.88x = 4,875,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,675.93/2,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.83

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