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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.65, 2,886.41 and 1,207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.65, 2,886.41 and 1,207.59 is: 1,666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.65 : 2,886.41 = 1,207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.65/2,886.41 = 1,207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.65x = 2,886.41 × 1,207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.65x = 3,485,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,593.81/2,091.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.44

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