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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.90, 2,869.93 and 2,038.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.90, 2,869.93 and 2,038.54 is: 2,807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.90 : 2,869.93 = 2,038.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.90/2,869.93 = 2,038.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.90x = 2,869.93 × 2,038.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.90x = 5,850,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,467.10/2,083.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.46

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