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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.48, 2,885.10 and 1,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.48, 2,885.10 and 1,206.52 is: 1,665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.48 : 2,885.10 = 1,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.48/2,885.10 = 1,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.48x = 2,885.10 × 1,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.48x = 3,480,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,930.85/2,090.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.13

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