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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.48, 2,876.59 and 1,200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.48, 2,876.59 and 1,200.46 is: 1,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.48 : 2,876.59 = 1,200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.48/2,876.59 = 1,200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.48x = 2,876.59 × 1,200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.48x = 3,453,223.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,223.51/2,084.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.63

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