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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.52, 2,875.21 and 1,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.52, 2,875.21 and 1,139.32 is: 1,572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.52 : 2,875.21 = 1,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.52/2,875.21 = 1,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.52x = 2,875.21 × 1,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.52x = 3,275,774.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,774.22/2,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.23

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