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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.50, 2,875.23 and 1,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.50, 2,875.23 and 1,152.06 is: 1,589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.50 : 2,875.23 = 1,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.50/2,875.23 = 1,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.50x = 2,875.23 × 1,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.50x = 3,312,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,437.47/2,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.84

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