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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.44, 2,874.65 and 1,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.44, 2,874.65 and 1,296.93 is: 1,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.44 : 2,874.65 = 1,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.44/2,874.65 = 1,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.44x = 2,874.65 × 1,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.44x = 3,728,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,213.34/2,083.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.45

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