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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.59, 2,875.33 and 1,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.59, 2,875.33 and 1,139.37 is: 1,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.59 : 2,875.33 = 1,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.59/2,875.33 = 1,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.59x = 2,875.33 × 1,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.59x = 3,276,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,064.74/2,083.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.32

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