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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.47, 2,876.11 and 1,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.47, 2,876.11 and 1,245.44 is: 1,718.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.47 : 2,876.11 = 1,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.47/2,876.11 = 1,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.47x = 2,876.11 × 1,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.47x = 3,582,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,026.52/2,084.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.44

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