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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.05, 2,877.54 and 1,235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.05, 2,877.54 and 1,235.55 is: 1,704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.05 : 2,877.54 = 1,235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.05/2,877.54 = 1,235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.05x = 2,877.54 × 1,235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.05x = 3,555,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,344.55/2,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.34

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