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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.44, 2,876.52 and 1,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.44, 2,876.52 and 1,152.94 is: 1,591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.44 : 2,876.52 = 1,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.44/2,876.52 = 1,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.44x = 2,876.52 × 1,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.44x = 3,316,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,454.97/2,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.05

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