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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.97, 2,875.76 and 1,139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.97, 2,875.76 and 1,139.58 is: 1,572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.97 : 2,875.76 = 1,139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.97/2,875.76 = 1,139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.97x = 2,875.76 × 1,139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.97x = 3,277,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,147.05/2,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.55

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