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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.12, 2,877.50 and 1,201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.12, 2,877.50 and 1,201.13 is: 1,657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.12 : 2,877.50 = 1,201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.12/2,877.50 = 1,201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.12x = 2,877.50 × 1,201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.12x = 3,456,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,247.60/2,085.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.58

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