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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.69, 2,877.49 and 1,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.69, 2,877.49 and 1,201.12 is: 1,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.69 : 2,877.49 = 1,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.69/2,877.49 = 1,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.69x = 2,877.49 × 1,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.69x = 3,456,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,205.10/2,084.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.90

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