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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.88, 2,885.52 and 1,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.88, 2,885.52 and 1,206.96 is: 1,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.88 : 2,885.52 = 1,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.88/2,885.52 = 1,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.88x = 2,885.52 × 1,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.88x = 3,482,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,707.22/2,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.67

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