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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.37, 2,875.03 and 1,139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.37, 2,875.03 and 1,139.17 is: 1,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.37 : 2,875.03 = 1,139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.37/2,875.03 = 1,139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.37x = 2,875.03 × 1,139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.37x = 3,275,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,147.93/2,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.04

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