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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.76, 2,873.34 and 1,559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.76, 2,873.34 and 1,559.88 is: 2,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.76 : 2,873.34 = 1,559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.76/2,873.34 = 1,559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.76x = 2,873.34 × 1,559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.76x = 4,482,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,065.60/2,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.92

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