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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.55, 2,875.14 and 1,139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.55, 2,875.14 and 1,139.13 is: 1,571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.55 : 2,875.14 = 1,139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.55/2,875.14 = 1,139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.55x = 2,875.14 × 1,139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.55x = 3,275,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275,158.23/2,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.92

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