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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083, 2,874.56 and 1,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083, 2,874.56 and 1,151.52 is: 1,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083 : 2,874.56 = 1,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083/2,874.56 = 1,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083x = 2,874.56 × 1,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083x = 3,310,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,113.33/2,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.11

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