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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.39, 2,875.30 and 1,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.39, 2,875.30 and 1,316.89 is: 1,817.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.39 : 2,875.30 = 1,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.39/2,875.30 = 1,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.39x = 2,875.30 × 1,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.39x = 3,786,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,454.12/2,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.45

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