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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.94, 2,876.52 and 1,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.94, 2,876.52 and 1,200.73 is: 1,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.94 : 2,876.52 = 1,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.94/2,876.52 = 1,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.94x = 2,876.52 × 1,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.94x = 3,453,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,921.17/2,084.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.60

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