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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.86, 2,877.69 and 1,201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.86, 2,877.69 and 1,201.02 is: 1,657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.86 : 2,877.69 = 1,201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.86/2,877.69 = 1,201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.86x = 2,877.69 × 1,201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.86x = 3,456,163.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,163.24/2,084.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.74

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