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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.88, 3,053.80 and 1,687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.88, 3,053.80 and 1,687.44 is: 2,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.88 : 3,053.80 = 1,687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.88/3,053.80 = 1,687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.88x = 3,053.80 × 1,687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.88x = 5,153,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,104.27/2,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.13

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