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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.86, 3,017.57 and 1,087.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.86, 3,017.57 and 1,087.05 is: 1,631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.86 : 3,017.57 = 1,087.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.86/3,017.57 = 1,087.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.86x = 3,017.57 × 1,087.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.86x = 3,280,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,244.03/2,010.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.27

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