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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.75, 2,878.32 and 1,201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.75, 2,878.32 and 1,201.55 is: 1,658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.75 : 2,878.32 = 1,201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.75/2,878.32 = 1,201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.75x = 2,878.32 × 1,201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.75x = 3,458,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,431.00/2,085.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.12

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