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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.54, 2,887.24 and 1,208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.54, 2,887.24 and 1,208.15 is: 1,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.54 : 2,887.24 = 1,208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.54/2,887.24 = 1,208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.54x = 2,887.24 × 1,208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.54x = 3,488,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,219.01/2,092.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.98

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