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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.08, 2,884.82 and 1,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.08, 2,884.82 and 1,251.28 is: 1,727.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.08 : 2,884.82 = 1,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.08/2,884.82 = 1,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.08x = 2,884.82 × 1,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.08x = 3,609,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,717.57/2,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.07

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