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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.41, 3,130.23 and 1,208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.41, 3,130.23 and 1,208.70 is: 1,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.41 : 3,130.23 = 1,208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.41/3,130.23 = 1,208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.41x = 3,130.23 × 1,208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.41x = 3,783,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,525.27/2,086.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.42

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