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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.76, 2,876.06 and 1,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.76, 2,876.06 and 1,245.20 is: 1,717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.76 : 2,876.06 = 1,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.76/2,876.06 = 1,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.76x = 2,876.06 × 1,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.76x = 3,581,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,258.64/2,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.83

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