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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.22, 2,876.23 and 1,140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.22, 2,876.23 and 1,140.00 is: 1,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.22 : 2,876.23 = 1,140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.22/2,876.23 = 1,140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.22x = 2,876.23 × 1,140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.22x = 3,278,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,887.82/2,084.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.20

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