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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.11, 2,885.67 and 1,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.11, 2,885.67 and 1,206.78 is: 1,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.11 : 2,885.67 = 1,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.11/2,885.67 = 1,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.11x = 2,885.67 × 1,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.11x = 3,482,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,368.84/2,091.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.32

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