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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.96, 3,128.25 and 787.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.96, 3,128.25 and 787.34 is: 1,181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.96 : 3,128.25 = 787.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.96/3,128.25 = 787.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.96x = 3,128.25 × 787.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.96x = 2,462,996.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,996.36/2,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.32

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