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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.31, 2,874.87 and 1,139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.31, 2,874.87 and 1,139.05 is: 1,571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.31 : 2,874.87 = 1,139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.31/2,874.87 = 1,139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.31x = 2,874.87 × 1,139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.31x = 3,274,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,620.67/2,083.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.84

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