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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.08, 2,878.79 and 1,300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.08, 2,878.79 and 1,300.13 is: 1,794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.08 : 2,878.79 = 1,300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.08/2,878.79 = 1,300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.08x = 2,878.79 × 1,300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.08x = 3,742,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,780.35/2,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.17

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