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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.20, 2,873.48 and 1,640.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.20, 2,873.48 and 1,640.92 is: 2,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.20 : 2,873.48 = 1,640.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.20/2,873.48 = 1,640.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.20x = 2,873.48 × 1,640.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.20x = 4,715,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,150.80/2,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.42

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