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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.20, 2,878.74 and 1,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.20, 2,878.74 and 1,201.68 is: 1,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.20 : 2,878.74 = 1,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.20/2,878.74 = 1,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.20x = 2,878.74 × 1,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.20x = 3,459,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,324.28/2,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.19

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