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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.42, 2,886.03 and 1,207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.42, 2,886.03 and 1,207.08 is: 1,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.42 : 2,886.03 = 1,207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.42/2,886.03 = 1,207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.42x = 2,886.03 × 1,207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.42x = 3,483,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,669.09/2,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.70

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