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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.57, 2,876.69 and 1,338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.57, 2,876.69 and 1,338.81 is: 1,847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.57 : 2,876.69 = 1,338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.57/2,876.69 = 1,338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.57x = 2,876.69 × 1,338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.57x = 3,851,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,346.31/2,084.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.55

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