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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.20, 2,885.88 and 1,207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.20, 2,885.88 and 1,207.01 is: 1,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.20 : 2,885.88 = 1,207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.20/2,885.88 = 1,207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.20x = 2,885.88 × 1,207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.20x = 3,483,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,271.59/2,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.68

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