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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.06, 2,876.18 and 1,200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.06, 2,876.18 and 1,200.15 is: 1,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.06 : 2,876.18 = 1,200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.06/2,876.18 = 1,200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.06x = 2,876.18 × 1,200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.06x = 3,451,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,841.43/2,084.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.30

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