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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.12, 3,129.63 and 787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.12, 3,129.63 and 787.60 is: 1,181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.12 : 3,129.63 = 787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.12/3,129.63 = 787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.12x = 3,129.63 × 787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.12x = 2,464,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,896.59/2,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.57

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