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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.15, 2,876.73 and 1,376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.15, 2,876.73 and 1,376.51 is: 1,899.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.15 : 2,876.73 = 1,376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.15/2,876.73 = 1,376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.15x = 2,876.73 × 1,376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.15x = 3,959,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,847.61/2,084.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.98

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