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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.06, 3,124.79 and 987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.06, 3,124.79 and 987.13 is: 1,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.06 : 3,124.79 = 987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.06/3,124.79 = 987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.06x = 3,124.79 × 987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.06x = 3,084,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,573.95/2,083.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.79

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