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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.61, 2,884.71 and 1,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.61, 2,884.71 and 1,251.20 is: 1,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.61 : 2,884.71 = 1,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.61/2,884.71 = 1,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.61x = 2,884.71 × 1,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.61x = 3,609,361.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,361.06/2,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.46

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