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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.19, 2,880.27 and 1,203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.19, 2,880.27 and 1,203.07 is: 1,660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.19 : 2,880.27 = 1,203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.19/2,880.27 = 1,203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.19x = 2,880.27 × 1,203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.19x = 3,465,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,166.43/2,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.21

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