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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.83, 2,877.79 and 1,200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.83, 2,877.79 and 1,200.98 is: 1,657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.83 : 2,877.79 = 1,200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.83/2,877.79 = 1,200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.83x = 2,877.79 × 1,200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.83x = 3,456,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,162.23/2,084.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.77

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