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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.16, 2,876.02 and 1,139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.16, 2,876.02 and 1,139.76 is: 1,572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.16 : 2,876.02 = 1,139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.16/2,876.02 = 1,139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.16x = 2,876.02 × 1,139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.16x = 3,277,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,981.17/2,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.81

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