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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.44, 2,879.64 and 1,202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.44, 2,879.64 and 1,202.76 is: 1,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.44 : 2,879.64 = 1,202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.44/2,879.64 = 1,202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.44x = 2,879.64 × 1,202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.44x = 3,463,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,515.81/2,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.01

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