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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.80, 3,125.73 and 987.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.80, 3,125.73 and 987.17 is: 1,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.80 : 3,125.73 = 987.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.80/3,125.73 = 987.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.80x = 3,125.73 × 987.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.80x = 3,085,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,614.96/2,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.48

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