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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.12, 2,808.48 and 1,207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.12, 2,808.48 and 1,207.12 is: 1,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.12 : 2,808.48 = 1,207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.12/2,808.48 = 1,207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.12x = 2,808.48 × 1,207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.12x = 3,390,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,172.38/2,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.83

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