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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.03, 2,873.65 and 1,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.03, 2,873.65 and 1,373.96 is: 1,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.03 : 2,873.65 = 1,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.03/2,873.65 = 1,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.03x = 2,873.65 × 1,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.03x = 3,948,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,283.90/2,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.45

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