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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.99, 2,877.33 and 1,200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.99, 2,877.33 and 1,200.74 is: 1,657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.99 : 2,877.33 = 1,200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.99/2,877.33 = 1,200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.99x = 2,877.33 × 1,200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.99x = 3,454,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,910.84/2,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.04

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