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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.96, 2,873.62 and 1,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.96, 2,873.62 and 1,336.76 is: 1,844.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.96 : 2,873.62 = 1,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.96/2,873.62 = 1,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.96x = 2,873.62 × 1,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.96x = 3,841,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,340.27/2,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.17

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