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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.09, 2,874.66 and 1,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.09, 2,874.66 and 1,138.88 is: 1,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.09 : 2,874.66 = 1,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.09/2,874.66 = 1,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.09x = 2,874.66 × 1,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.09x = 3,273,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,892.78/2,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.66

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