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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.95, 2,873.61 and 1,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.95, 2,873.61 and 1,419.48 is: 1,957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.95 : 2,873.61 = 1,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.95/2,873.61 = 1,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.95x = 2,873.61 × 1,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.95x = 4,079,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,031.92/2,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.36

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