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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.32, 2,876.45 and 1,419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.32, 2,876.45 and 1,419.93 is: 1,960.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.32 : 2,876.45 = 1,419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.32/2,876.45 = 1,419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.32x = 2,876.45 × 1,419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.32x = 4,084,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,350.55/2,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.50

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