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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.31, 2,886.51 and 1,207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.31, 2,886.51 and 1,207.47 is: 1,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.31 : 2,886.51 = 1,207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.31/2,886.51 = 1,207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.31x = 2,886.51 × 1,207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.31x = 3,485,374.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,374.23/2,091.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.60

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