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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.51, 2,886.12 and 1,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.51, 2,886.12 and 1,207.44 is: 1,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.51 : 2,886.12 = 1,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.51/2,886.12 = 1,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.51x = 2,886.12 × 1,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.51x = 3,484,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,816.73/2,091.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.17

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