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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.92, 2,881.20 and 1,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.92, 2,881.20 and 1,203.58 is: 1,660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.92 : 2,881.20 = 1,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.92/2,881.20 = 1,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.92x = 2,881.20 × 1,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.92x = 3,467,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,467,754.70/2,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.87

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