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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.29, 2,886.11 and 1,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.29, 2,886.11 and 1,207.14 is: 1,665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.29 : 2,886.11 = 1,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.29/2,886.11 = 1,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.29x = 2,886.11 × 1,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.29x = 3,483,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,932.79/2,091.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.93

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