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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.97, 2,879.37 and 1,202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.97, 2,879.37 and 1,202.66 is: 1,659.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.97 : 2,879.37 = 1,202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.97/2,879.37 = 1,202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.97x = 2,879.37 × 1,202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.97x = 3,462,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,888.73/2,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.29

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