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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.28, 2,876.40 and 1,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.28, 2,876.40 and 1,152.72 is: 1,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.28 : 2,876.40 = 1,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.28/2,876.40 = 1,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.28x = 2,876.40 × 1,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.28x = 3,315,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,683.81/2,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.81

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