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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.63, 2,876.83 and 1,200.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.63, 2,876.83 and 1,200.29 is: 1,656.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.63 : 2,876.83 = 1,200.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.63/2,876.83 = 1,200.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.63x = 2,876.83 × 1,200.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.63x = 3,453,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,012.90/2,084.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.42

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