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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.59, 2,880.61 and 1,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.59, 2,880.61 and 1,203.25 is: 1,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.59 : 2,880.61 = 1,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.59/2,880.61 = 1,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.59x = 2,880.61 × 1,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.59x = 3,466,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,093.98/2,087.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.33

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