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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.07, 2,873.27 and 1,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.07, 2,873.27 and 1,335.85 is: 1,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.07 : 2,873.27 = 1,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.07/2,873.27 = 1,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.07x = 2,873.27 × 1,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.07x = 3,838,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,257.73/2,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.60

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