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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.65, 2,876.94 and 1,200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.65, 2,876.94 and 1,200.55 is: 1,656.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.65 : 2,876.94 = 1,200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.65/2,876.94 = 1,200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.65x = 2,876.94 × 1,200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.65x = 3,453,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,910.32/2,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.83

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