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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.28, 2,876.34 and 1,200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.28, 2,876.34 and 1,200.18 is: 1,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.28 : 2,876.34 = 1,200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.28/2,876.34 = 1,200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.28x = 2,876.34 × 1,200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.28x = 3,452,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,125.74/2,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.27

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