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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.31 and 1,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.46, 2,876.31 and 1,200.30 is: 1,656.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.46 : 2,876.31 = 1,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.46/2,876.31 = 1,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.46x = 2,876.31 × 1,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.46x = 3,452,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,434.89/2,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.27

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