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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.80, 2,876.59 and 1,412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.80, 2,876.59 and 1,412.44 is: 1,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.80 : 2,876.59 = 1,412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.80/2,876.59 = 1,412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.80x = 2,876.59 × 1,412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.80x = 4,063,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,001.38/2,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.80

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