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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.10, 2,873.26 and 1,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.10, 2,873.26 and 1,336.74 is: 1,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.10 : 2,873.26 = 1,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.10/2,873.26 = 1,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.10x = 2,873.26 × 1,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.10x = 3,840,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,801.57/2,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.79

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