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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.68, 3,111.99 and 1,888.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.68, 3,111.99 and 1,888.30 is: 2,820.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.68 : 3,111.99 = 1,888.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.68/3,111.99 = 1,888.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.68x = 3,111.99 × 1,888.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.68x = 5,876,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876,370.72/2,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.19

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