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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.55, 2,873.86 and 1,337.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.55, 2,873.86 and 1,337.21 is: 1,843.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.55 : 2,873.86 = 1,337.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.55/2,873.86 = 1,337.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.55x = 2,873.86 × 1,337.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.55x = 3,842,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,952.41/2,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.54

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