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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.04, 2,874.60 and 1,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.04, 2,874.60 and 1,151.60 is: 1,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.04 : 2,874.60 = 1,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.04/2,874.60 = 1,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.04x = 2,874.60 × 1,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.04x = 3,310,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,389.36/2,083.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.21

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