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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.71, 2,880.38 and 1,202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.71, 2,880.38 and 1,202.87 is: 1,660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.71 : 2,880.38 = 1,202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.71/2,880.38 = 1,202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.71x = 2,880.38 × 1,202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.71x = 3,464,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,702.27/2,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.37

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