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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.43, 2,873.88 and 1,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.43, 2,873.88 and 1,375.28 is: 1,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.43 : 2,873.88 = 1,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.43/2,873.88 = 1,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.43x = 2,873.88 × 1,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.43x = 3,952,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,386.09/2,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.06

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