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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.66, 2,876.91 and 1,153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.66, 2,876.91 and 1,153.34 is: 1,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.66 : 2,876.91 = 1,153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.66/2,876.91 = 1,153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.66x = 2,876.91 × 1,153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.66x = 3,318,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318,055.38/2,084.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.65

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