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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,089.99, 2,884.17 and 1,205.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,089.99, 2,884.17 and 1,205.78 is: 1,663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,089.99 : 2,884.17 = 1,205.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,089.99/2,884.17 = 1,205.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,089.99x = 2,884.17 × 1,205.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,089.99x = 3,477,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,660.08/2,089.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.96

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