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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.87, 2,876.64 and 1,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.87, 2,876.64 and 1,245.44 is: 1,718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.87 : 2,876.64 = 1,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.87/2,876.64 = 1,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.87x = 2,876.64 × 1,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.87x = 3,582,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,668.14/2,084.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.42

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