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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.43, 2,871.59 and 1,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.43, 2,871.59 and 1,906.88 is: 2,628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.43 : 2,871.59 = 1,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.43/2,871.59 = 1,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.43x = 2,871.59 × 1,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.43x = 5,475,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,777.54/2,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.25

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