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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.48, 2,877.98 and 1,201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.48, 2,877.98 and 1,201.41 is: 1,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.48 : 2,877.98 = 1,201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.48/2,877.98 = 1,201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.48x = 2,877.98 × 1,201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.48x = 3,457,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,627.94/2,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.95

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