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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.62, 2,877.33 and 1,339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.62, 2,877.33 and 1,339.47 is: 1,847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.62 : 2,877.33 = 1,339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.62/2,877.33 = 1,339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.62x = 2,877.33 × 1,339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.62x = 3,854,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,097.22/2,085.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.94

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