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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.80, 2,886.52 and 1,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.80, 2,886.52 and 1,252.76 is: 1,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.80 : 2,886.52 = 1,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.80/2,886.52 = 1,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.80x = 2,886.52 × 1,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.80x = 3,616,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,116.80/2,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.71

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