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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078, 2,870.12 and 1,687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078, 2,870.12 and 1,687.04 is: 2,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078 : 2,870.12 = 1,687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078/2,870.12 = 1,687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078x = 2,870.12 × 1,687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078x = 4,842,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,007.24/2,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.13

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