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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.65, 2,876.04 and 1,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.65, 2,876.04 and 1,376.01 is: 1,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.65 : 2,876.04 = 1,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.65/2,876.04 = 1,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.65x = 2,876.04 × 1,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.65x = 3,957,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957,459.80/2,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.29

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