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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.73, 2,875.62 and 1,139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.73, 2,875.62 and 1,139.51 is: 1,572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.73 : 2,875.62 = 1,139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.73/2,875.62 = 1,139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.73x = 2,875.62 × 1,139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.73x = 3,276,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,783.37/2,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.56

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