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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.45, 2,875.16 and 1,151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.45, 2,875.16 and 1,151.95 is: 1,589.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.45 : 2,875.16 = 1,151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.45/2,875.16 = 1,151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.45x = 2,875.16 × 1,151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.45x = 3,312,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,040.56/2,083.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.69

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