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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.72, 2,875.53 and 1,152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.72, 2,875.53 and 1,152.22 is: 1,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.72 : 2,875.53 = 1,152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.72/2,875.53 = 1,152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.72x = 2,875.53 × 1,152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.72x = 3,313,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,243.18/2,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.06

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