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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.92, 2,879.82 and 1,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.92, 2,879.82 and 1,202.58 is: 1,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.92 : 2,879.82 = 1,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.92/2,879.82 = 1,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.92x = 2,879.82 × 1,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.92x = 3,463,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,463,213.94/2,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.49

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