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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.52 and 1,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.52 and 1,152.96 is: 1,591.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.46 : 2,876.52 = 1,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.46/2,876.52 = 1,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.46x = 2,876.52 × 1,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.46x = 3,316,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,512.50/2,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.07

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