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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.40, 2,879.06 and 1,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.40, 2,879.06 and 1,202.01 is: 1,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.40 : 2,879.06 = 1,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.40/2,879.06 = 1,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.40x = 2,879.06 × 1,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.40x = 3,460,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,652.90/2,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.68

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