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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.33, 2,877.89 and 1,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.33, 2,877.89 and 1,201.12 is: 1,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.33 : 2,877.89 = 1,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.33/2,877.89 = 1,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.33x = 2,877.89 × 1,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.33x = 3,456,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,691.24/2,085.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.62

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