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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.95, 2,875.86 and 1,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.95, 2,875.86 and 1,139.75 is: 1,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.95 : 2,875.86 = 1,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.95/2,875.86 = 1,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.95x = 2,875.86 × 1,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.95x = 3,277,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,763.49/2,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.86

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