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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.47, 2,887.51 and 1,208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.47, 2,887.51 and 1,208.56 is: 1,667.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.47 : 2,887.51 = 1,208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.47/2,887.51 = 1,208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.47x = 2,887.51 × 1,208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.47x = 3,489,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,729.09/2,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.76

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