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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.41, 2,883.18 and 1,205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.41, 2,883.18 and 1,205.01 is: 1,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.41 : 2,883.18 = 1,205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.41/2,883.18 = 1,205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.41x = 2,883.18 × 1,205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.41x = 3,474,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,260.73/2,089.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.80

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