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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,085.86, 3,128.86 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,085.86, 3,128.86 and 787.02 is: 1,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,085.86 : 3,128.86 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,085.86/3,128.86 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,085.86x = 3,128.86 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,085.86x = 2,462,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,475.40/2,085.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.56

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