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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.36, 2,879.68 and 1,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.36, 2,879.68 and 1,202.98 is: 1,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.36 : 2,879.68 = 1,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.36/2,879.68 = 1,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.36x = 2,879.68 × 1,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.36x = 3,464,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,197.45/2,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.61

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