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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.16, 2,878.56 and 1,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.16, 2,878.56 and 1,201.92 is: 1,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.16 : 2,878.56 = 1,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.16/2,878.56 = 1,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.16x = 2,878.56 × 1,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.16x = 3,459,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,798.84/2,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.45

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