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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.52, 2,886.20 and 1,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.52, 2,886.20 and 1,207.36 is: 1,666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.52 : 2,886.20 = 1,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.52/2,886.20 = 1,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.52x = 2,886.20 × 1,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.52x = 3,484,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,682.43/2,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.10

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