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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.87, 2,884.46 and 1,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.87, 2,884.46 and 1,205.56 is: 1,663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.87 : 2,884.46 = 1,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.87/2,884.46 = 1,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.87x = 2,884.46 × 1,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.87x = 3,477,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,370.95/2,089.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.91

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