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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.90, 2,876.58 and 1,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.90, 2,876.58 and 1,233.99 is: 1,702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.90 : 2,876.58 = 1,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.90/2,876.58 = 1,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.90x = 2,876.58 × 1,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.90x = 3,549,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,670.95/2,084.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.57

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