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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.31, 2,876.91 and 1,200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.31, 2,876.91 and 1,200.26 is: 1,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.31 : 2,876.91 = 1,200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.31/2,876.91 = 1,200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.31x = 2,876.91 × 1,200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.31x = 3,453,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,025.61/2,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.68

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