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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.11, 2,879.37 and 1,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.11, 2,879.37 and 1,202.44 is: 1,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.11 : 2,879.37 = 1,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.11/2,879.37 = 1,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.11x = 2,879.37 × 1,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.11x = 3,462,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,269.66/2,087.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.88

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