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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.02, 2,883.57 and 1,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.02, 2,883.57 and 1,205.18 is: 1,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.02 : 2,883.57 = 1,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.02/2,883.57 = 1,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.02x = 2,883.57 × 1,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.02x = 3,475,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,206.47/2,089.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.56

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