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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.76, 2,879.52 and 1,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.76, 2,879.52 and 1,202.60 is: 1,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.76 : 2,879.52 = 1,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.76/2,879.52 = 1,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.76x = 2,879.52 × 1,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.76x = 3,462,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,910.75/2,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.47

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