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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.33, 2,876.45 and 1,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.33, 2,876.45 and 1,140.18 is: 1,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.33 : 2,876.45 = 1,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.33/2,876.45 = 1,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.33x = 2,876.45 × 1,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.33x = 3,279,654.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,654.27/2,084.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.48

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