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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.37, 2,869.12 and 1,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.37, 2,869.12 and 1,887.54 is: 2,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.37 : 2,869.12 = 1,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.37/2,869.12 = 1,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.37x = 2,869.12 × 1,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.37x = 5,415,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,554.98/2,084.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.18

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