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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.35, 2,874.99 and 1,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.35, 2,874.99 and 1,139.16 is: 1,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.35 : 2,874.99 = 1,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.35/2,874.99 = 1,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.35x = 2,874.99 × 1,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.35x = 3,275,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,073.61/2,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.02

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