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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,096.51, 2,893.21 and 1,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,096.51, 2,893.21 and 1,200.43 is: 1,656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,096.51 : 2,893.21 = 1,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,096.51/2,893.21 = 1,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,096.51x = 2,893.21 × 1,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,096.51x = 3,473,096.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,096.70/2,096.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.61

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