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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.74, 3,125.70 and 987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.74, 3,125.70 and 987.54 is: 1,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.74 : 3,125.70 = 987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.74/3,125.70 = 987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.74x = 3,125.70 × 987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.74x = 3,086,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,753.78/2,083.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.35

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