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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.65, 2,887.83 and 1,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.65, 2,887.83 and 1,208.44 is: 1,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.65 : 2,887.83 = 1,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.65/2,887.83 = 1,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.65x = 2,887.83 × 1,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.65x = 3,489,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,759.38/2,092.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.63

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