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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.68, 2,873.30 and 1,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.68, 2,873.30 and 1,803.06 is: 2,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.68 : 2,873.30 = 1,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.68/2,873.30 = 1,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.68x = 2,873.30 × 1,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.68x = 5,180,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,723.28/2,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.33

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