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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.56 and 1,140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.56 and 1,140.34 is: 1,573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.46 : 2,876.56 = 1,140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.46/2,876.56 = 1,140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.46x = 2,876.56 × 1,140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.46x = 3,280,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,257.18/2,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.67

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