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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.86, 2,875.71 and 1,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.86, 2,875.71 and 1,139.66 is: 1,572.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.86 : 2,875.71 = 1,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.86/2,875.71 = 1,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.86x = 2,875.71 × 1,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.86x = 3,277,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,331.66/2,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.72

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