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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.40, 3,125.52 and 987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.40, 3,125.52 and 987.12 is: 1,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.40 : 3,125.52 = 987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.40/3,125.52 = 987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.40x = 3,125.52 × 987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.40x = 3,085,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,263.30/2,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.88

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