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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.13, 2,885.65 and 1,252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.13, 2,885.65 and 1,252.27 is: 1,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.13 : 2,885.65 = 1,252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.13/2,885.65 = 1,252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.13x = 2,885.65 × 1,252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.13x = 3,613,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,602.58/2,091.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.06

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