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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.74, 3,087.50 and 1,181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.74, 3,087.50 and 1,181.30 is: 1,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.74 : 3,087.50 = 1,181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.74/3,087.50 = 1,181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.74x = 3,087.50 × 1,181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.74x = 3,647,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,242.41/2,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.73

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