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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.61, 2,885.12 and 1,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.61, 2,885.12 and 1,206.19 is: 1,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.61 : 2,885.12 = 1,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.61/2,885.12 = 1,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.61x = 2,885.12 × 1,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.61x = 3,480,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,002.89/2,090.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.59

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