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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.14, 2,877.26 and 1,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.14, 2,877.26 and 1,201.08 is: 1,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.14 : 2,877.26 = 1,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.14/2,877.26 = 1,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.14x = 2,877.26 × 1,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.14x = 3,455,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,819.44/2,085.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.36

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