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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.93, 2,876.37 and 1,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.93, 2,876.37 and 1,377.14 is: 1,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.93 : 2,876.37 = 1,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.93/2,876.37 = 1,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.93x = 2,876.37 × 1,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.93x = 3,961,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,164.18/2,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.90

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