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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.49, 2,876.60 and 1,200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.49, 2,876.60 and 1,200.24 is: 1,656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.49 : 2,876.60 = 1,200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.49/2,876.60 = 1,200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.49x = 2,876.60 × 1,200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.49x = 3,452,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,613.38/2,084.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.33

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