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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.05, 2,874.62 and 1,138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.05, 2,874.62 and 1,138.84 is: 1,571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.05 : 2,874.62 = 1,138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.05/2,874.62 = 1,138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.05x = 2,874.62 × 1,138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.05x = 3,273,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,732.24/2,083.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.61

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