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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.48, 2,875.19 and 1,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.48, 2,875.19 and 1,139.29 is: 1,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.48 : 2,875.19 = 1,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.48/2,875.19 = 1,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.48x = 2,875.19 × 1,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.48x = 3,275,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,662.33/2,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.21

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