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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.80, 3,111.20 and 1,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.80, 3,111.20 and 1,876.44 is: 2,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.80 : 3,111.20 = 1,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.80/3,111.20 = 1,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.80x = 3,111.20 × 1,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.80x = 5,837,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,970.75/2,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.60

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