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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.02, 2,885.78 and 1,206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.02, 2,885.78 and 1,206.95 is: 1,665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.02 : 2,885.78 = 1,206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.02/2,885.78 = 1,206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.02x = 2,885.78 × 1,206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.02x = 3,482,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,990.20/2,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.69

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