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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.92, 3,032.38 and 1,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.92, 3,032.38 and 1,087.56 is: 1,627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.92 : 3,032.38 = 1,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.92/3,032.38 = 1,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.92x = 3,032.38 × 1,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.92x = 3,297,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,892.47/2,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.85

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