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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.67, 2,878.61 and 1,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.67, 2,878.61 and 1,246.87 is: 1,720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.67 : 2,878.61 = 1,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.67/2,878.61 = 1,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.67x = 2,878.61 × 1,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.67x = 3,589,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,252.45/2,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.91

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