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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.20, 2,876.15 and 1,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.20, 2,876.15 and 1,245.09 is: 1,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.20 : 2,876.15 = 1,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.20/2,876.15 = 1,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.20x = 2,876.15 × 1,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.20x = 3,581,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,065.60/2,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.20

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