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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.32, 2,886.70 and 1,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.32, 2,886.70 and 1,207.74 is: 1,667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.32 : 2,886.70 = 1,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.32/2,886.70 = 1,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.32x = 2,886.70 × 1,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.32x = 3,486,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,486,383.06/2,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.07

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