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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.92, 2,875.86 and 1,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.92, 2,875.86 and 1,139.80 is: 1,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.92 : 2,875.86 = 1,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.92/2,875.86 = 1,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.92x = 2,875.86 × 1,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.92x = 3,277,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,905.23/2,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.95

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