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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.77, 2,871.97 and 1,753.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.77, 2,871.97 and 1,753.21 is: 2,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.77 : 2,871.97 = 1,753.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.77/2,871.97 = 1,753.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.77x = 2,871.97 × 1,753.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.77x = 5,035,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,166.52/2,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.21

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