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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.78, 2,875.60 and 1,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.78, 2,875.60 and 1,139.57 is: 1,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.78 : 2,875.60 = 1,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.78/2,875.60 = 1,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.78x = 2,875.60 × 1,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.78x = 3,276,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,947.49/2,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.60

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